Category Archives: Cummins Engines

Truck-Maintenance

Heavy-Duty Maintenance Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All and Why OEM Guidelines Matter

At Allstate Peterbilt Group, we work with fleets and owner-operators every day who depend on their trucks to perform without interruption. One thing we know for certain: there is no such thing as a “standard” maintenance plan in heavy-duty trucking.

Every truck operates differently. Every application place unique demand on equipment. And every fleet runs under its own set of duty cycles, terrain conditions, load weights, and performance expectations. Treating maintenance as a one-size-fits-all solution often leads to unnecessary downtime, shortened component life, and avoidable expenses.

That’s why we strongly recommend aligning your preventive maintenance program with OEM guidelines.

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Valve Adjustments Explained

Why You Need a Valve Adjustment for Your Diesel Engine

A valve adjustment (sometimes also called an overhead) is vital to the health of your diesel engine to ensure proper combustion. This is often an overlooked task for proper engine maintenance; however, neglecting your valves could lead to a lot of unwanted hassles like loss of power and decreased fuel efficiency. Keeping a close eye on the valve lash can alert you to a problem before it leads to hefty repair costs for your diesel engine and a lot of unplanned downtime.

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Planning for the Next Round of Emission Regulations “GHG Phase 2”

By Tom Wentworth
General Sales Manager
Allstate Peterbilt Group
Have you ever thought it would have been nice to have a “do over” on how you planned for 2007 and the first DPF trucks required by the EPA? If so, Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 may provide you with your chance. By the time you read this president Obama will most likely have signed the latest emission reduction proposal into law. It may be worth a quick google search of the topic which will provide you with dozens of articles detailing the new requirements. Read the rest of this entry >>