The Diesel Podcast

Rislone joins us today to talk pre-emptive maintenance for DPF’s! We discuss a revolutionary product they have for DPF trucks, best practices for driving habits, plus avoiding crystallization of DEF fluid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edge Products joins us on today’s podcast to talk about towing power, throttle response, custom tuning, and more. We also discuss testing tunes for 49 and 50 state compliance, while working within safe parameters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This case involves multiple government agencies and countries - something we hadn’t seen before. Jake from FASS joins us to discuss the details, implications for the diesel industry, and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time of year when freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on diesel trucks. Hot Shot’s Secret did some testing on anti-gel products on the market and shared results on today’s episode. We discuss fuel lubricity, how to ungel diesel quickly, and preventing it throughout winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel chats with us about the election impacting diesel, private equity changing the industry, moving into a new building, and he answers a listener question! We also talk about a dealer event at their HQ and what shops are asking for,. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A clogged DPF can be extremely expensive and lead to downtime. Rislone joins us today to talk about a new product for cleaning a DPF - while it is on the truck. They detail the process, how often to do it for optimum maintenance, and more. We also talk about DEF system cleaning in conjunction for a complete solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DFC Diesel joins us today to talk about a topic most companies don’t like to cover - warranties. What’s included? Excluded? Is labor and shipping covered? We go into detail about the fine print and what it means for both the customer and the installer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suspension lifts are one of the most popular upgrades people do. Which kits are best? Do they come with everything you need? If not, what’s a worthwhile upgrade to add? Jordan from Dirty Diesel Customs has years of experience and joins us today to share tips before lifting a truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tons of diesel truck owners want simple, reliable power increases that do not break the bank. Stealth Performance Products joins us today to talk about their products for Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstrokes. And not just for new trucks, we go all the way back to the early 2000’s and adding power/torque in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*This is a repeat episode from April 2024* Power Hungry Performance joins us today to talk 7.3L Powerstrokes! We ask for a 600HP recipe, what it takes for 400-500HP, plus which year is the best to buy. They also tell us about the 7.3 Summit and options for tuning your 1994-2003 Powerstroke!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*This is a repeat episode from July 2024* Discover how the Supreme Court's latest decision to overturn Chevron Deference is shaking up the landscape for government agencies and what it means for future regulations. Tune in for expert insights and analysis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*This is a repeat episode from February 2024* Dynomite Diesel has dropped a game-changing p-pump capable of boosting your ride with anywhere from 350 to 1350HP, and we're all over it! We caught up with Lenny Reed to dive deep into the tech behind the pump, its impact on your driving experience, and how it's set to revolutionize 2nd Gen 12Vs. Don't miss out on the inside scoop! Learn more about you...

*This is a repeat episode from February 2024* Fass EGR Solutions joins us to today to talk about their new product for diesel trucks! They go over filtering the EGR system on diesel trucks before it reaches the intake, plus how it’s a serviceable kit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron from Diesel Motorsports joins us today to talk about sanctioned sled pulling and drag racing, where it started, and where it is headed! He tells us his history in the sport, evolution of events from the early days to now, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brad Ekstam, founder of FASS Fuel Systems, joins us today for an uncut look into diesel’s future, doing right by the customer, November’s election, and how his F450 was ruined. He also takes us back to the start of his company and tells us how he grew it from an idea into an empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen-Y Hitches joins us today to talk about some brand new hitch products they released! We go over the new products, how they simplify towing, incorporate safety features, and more. We also preview SEMA and what Gen-Y may have in store for attendees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does adding ATF fluid to a fuel tank help lubricity? What dose should you use? Is 2 cycle oil good to use? What about kerosene for anti-gel? Hot Shot’s Secret did some testing on these old school methods and tells us about lubricity data, wear, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love talking about oil and are joined by Scott McAdoo, an Amsoil dealer from Maryland. He has a lot of experience working with fleets and equipment, and we wanted to know more about oil analysis. Specifically, what role it plays in oil change intervals, overall engine health, and finding potential problems. Scott also details his journey to Amsoil as a customer, then as a business, and his expe...

Today’s guest tells us about swapping a 7.3L Powerstroke into a Ford F150! Where did the idea come from and how hard was it? We go over chassis details, axles, the engine itself, any challenges along the way, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Randy Fields, President of Filtration Solutions Worldwide, about OE filtration (especially on EGR trucks) and bypass oil filtration. A listener wanted to learn more about their kits and we went into detail about OE filtration, bypass filters, oil demands in a diesel engine, soot, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard from Stroker Diesel joins us today to talk about failure points on Powerstroke engines - from 7.3’s to 6.7’s. We ask him about common issues, the worst thing to do if you experience one, fixes he suggests to customers, how dealerships may not be able to help, and the art of diagnosing issues other shops can’t figure out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rislone offers several products to address a major issue with SCR systems - DEF crystallization. There were dozens of comments that came from our last podcast and today we ask them your questions. Do Rislone products trip a CEL? Can water be used to remove crystals? Is there a standard DEF fluid manufacturers must follow? How can you avoid getting old DEF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

DFC Diesel tells us how castings can cause old - or even new - engines to fail. And it’s not necessarily from big power power levels. We go into detail about engine blocks, head castings, and new parts causing big issues. How does DFC avoid those issues when building an engine? Give a listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether a truck is stock or highly modified, lift pumps factor into the equation right away. FASS Fuel Systems joins us to talk about lift pump kits, diesel performance, rumors about a different Ram transmission, their EGR filter kit, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices