by gemstate | Mar 31, 2020 | Car Care
Spring is upon us and the weather is going to begin to warm up. This is the ideal time to get your home and garage nice and clean. It is also a good time to show your diesel pickup a little TLC. Winter can be very hard on a vehicle, so now is the time to show it a... by gemstate | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you own a diesel pickup, you know that it is unique. Diesel engines cannot be treated the same as your standard gas-powered engine. As an example, your diesel pickup likely costs more than its gas engine equivalent, and it costs more to fill up too. However, you... by gemstate | Feb 18, 2020 | Diesel Oil
Power, price, fuel, efficiency, noise… there are many differences between diesel and standard vehicles. Oil changes are just one of them. Read on as we explain how standard oil changes are different from diesel oil changes, how often diesel oil should be changed, and... by gemstate | Feb 6, 2020 | Diesel Engine
Chances are if you are reading this blog, you too are a diesel engine lover. We don’t blame you! From their amazing fuel economy to their endurance and long life, what’s not to appreciate? When you stop and think about your diesel pickup and all that you can... by gemstate | Jan 24, 2020 | Car Parts
Is it hard to start your diesel pickup when it’s cold outside? If so, it may be time to replace your glow plugs. What Are Glow Plugs? Glow plugs are a heating element that is part of the ignition process in diesel engines. Located in each of the engines’ cylinders,... by gemstate | Jan 24, 2020 | Diesel Engine
Are you trying to decide whether you should buy a diesel pickup for your next vehicle, or stick with a gasoline-powered vehicle? If so, at the bottom of this blog we have listed some of our articles that compare the two more in-depth and have detailed some pros and... by gemstate | Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
It has felt like winter for a couple of weeks now here in Meridian, Idaho, but as of December 21st, its official. Cooler temperatures and winter weather can lower the gas mileage you get from your diesel pickup and lower the fuel energy content. This happens because... by gemstate | Dec 13, 2019 | Transmission
A new diesel transmission is an expensive investment, and likely not one that you’ve budgeted for. Thankfully, the death of your transmission is not something that sneaks up on you. Your pickup will give you plenty of warning signs that transmission failure is on the... by gemstate | Dec 3, 2019 | Diesel Engine
If you own a diesel-fueled pickup that was manufactured in 2010 or beyond, you are aware that it was built with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and requires the use of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). This feature was added to diesel vehicles to make them... by gemstate | Nov 13, 2019 | Diesel Engine
As with any vehicle, if you want your diesel engine to run at its best, you need to have routine preventative maintenance performed on it. Diesel owners like two things, efficiency and power – and without the proper care, a diesel engine can lose both. Here are...
