Truck Educational Resources

• Aftertreatment, Regen, DPF Discussion With Trucking & Fixing With Ryan

  Watch the video below to gain insights into truck diagnostics, including the aftertreatment system, regens, and DPF system.

• What is your DPF system and how does it work?

  What is a DPF system? To begin with, DPF stands for Diesel Particulate Filter. In short, the DPF system is a filtration system designed to trap soot and prevent it from exiting the tailpipe and entering the atmosphere from your diesel-powered engine. Low sulfur highway diesel and EGR systems h...

• Bad AFTERTREATMENT Shutoff Valve on Volvo D13 Engine

  Watch the video below to learn how to replace the aftertreatment shutoff valve on a D13 engine.

• Below Zero Maintenance

  Winters are tough over the road! Whether you are living in Northern America or Middle America, you are bound to hit cold weather regardless of where you are located. It is important to understand the you need to keep your truck prepared for cold weather and to know what to do when your route tak...

• Clogged DPF Filter Warning Sings

  Your truck is always asking for a driving regeneration, also known as DPF regeneration, too often. (Usually, the truck will tell you to keep driving so it can do a passive regeneration). This is one of the most common early warning signs of a clogged DPF filter. Let’s dive deeper into the first ...

• Cummins DEF System Explained

  Essential Takeaways The four main components of the Cummins aftertreatment system and how they work together to produce environmentally friendly water vapor and nitrogen. What you should be looking for when doing your visual inspection of the aftertreatment system. Why you need to perform ...

• Cummins Fault Code 3231 SPN 4360 FMI 0/ SPN 4360 FMI 16

  Watch the video below to learn more about Cummins Fault Code 3231 SPN 4360 FMI 0 and SPN 4360 FMI 16.

• Cummins Fault Code 3251 SPN 3610 FMI 0 SPN 3610 FMI 16

  Please watch the video below to learn about Cummins Fault Code 3251 SPN 3610 FMI 0 and SPN 3610 FMI 16.

• Cummins Fault Code 3255 / SPN 3246 FMI 0

  Watch the video below for detailed information on Cummins fault code 3255/ SPN 3246 FMI 0.

• Cummins Fault Code 3712 SPN 5246 FMI 15

  Please watch the video below to learn about Cummins Fault Code 3712 SPN 5246 FMI 15.

• Cummins Fault Code 5385 / SPN 5502 FMI 0

  Please watch the video below to learn about Cummins Fault Code 5385 / SPN 5502 FMI 0.

• DPF Pressure Sensor Problems

  Watch the video below for detailed information on diagnosing and repairing DPF pressure sensor problems.

• High soot level fault codes Paccar MX

  Watch the video below for detailed information on high-soot-level fault codes for Paccar MX engines. SPN 3251 FMI 16.

• How and when to check your truck's fault codes

  Watch the video below to dispel trucking myth #5: Fault codes can be checked during routine maintenance only.

• How to diagnose and fix fault codes on your own

  Watch the video below to dispel trucking myth #4: Resolving fault codes is only for professional mechanics.

• How to fix fault codes on your own without a mechanic

  Watch the video below to dispel trucking myth #2: Fault codes can be checked during routine maintenance only.

• How to reset fault codes the right way

  Please watch the video below to learn how to reset fault codes the correct way.

• How to use fault codes to fix your truck

  Watch the video below to dispel trucking myth #1: Why should I pay attention to fault codes if they don't actually repair my truck?

• Kenworth/Peterbilt Paccar 5 MPH Derate

  If you have a Paccar powered truck that is 2011+, then you need to be aware of your emission system. Learning about this system will ensure you are prepared before a breakdown occurs. Paccar emissions are complicated. The reason we say this is because there are two aftertreatment ECUs for Paccar...

• Paccar Limp Mode SPN 5246

  Watch the video below for detailed information on Peterbilt/Kenworth Paccar SPN 5246.

• Replace Inlet NOx Sensor on Volvo D13 and Mack MP8 Engine

  Watch the video below to learn how to replace the Inlet NOx Sensor on D13 and MP8 engines.

• Replace Outlet NOx Sensor on Volvo D13 Mack MP8 Engine

  Watch the video below to learn how to replace the outlet NOx sensor on D13 and MP8 engines.

• Semi Truck Repair: A Closer Look at Truck Repair

  Watch this video to learn more about the true costs of semi-truck repairs.

• The 9 aftertreatment components you must know on your truck

  Watch the video below to learn more about the 9 aftertreatment components you MUST know on your truck!

• What are Maxxforce, Navistar N-Series and A26 engines? International & Navistar Engines Explained.

  This blog is an in-depth overview of different International and Navistar engines and we also go over some helpful tips if you are looking to buy a used International truck. With International trucks you are going to have a couple different engines based on year, make, model, and emissions. I...

• What happens when you clear or reset a fault code on semi truck?

  Watch the video below to dispel trucking myth #7: Clearing fault codes resolves the issue.