What to Look for in an Aftermarket NOx Sensor?
To accurately measure NOx levels in your exhaust, NOx sensors have to be extremely sensitive. Unfortunately, this means they’re also quite delicate. The average NOx sensor should last for 50,000–60,000 miles, but many of them fail long before this! Most malfunctions are caused by soot build-up, but NOx sensors can also be contaminated by moisture […]
How Does EGR Affect Combustion in Diesel Trucks?
What is a Diesel Combustion Chamber in an HD Truck? Most 18-wheeler and long-haul truck engines have 6 cylinders. Each cylinder includes an ICE diesel combustion chamber—an enclosed space where a fuel and air mixture burns to power the engine.* The piston compresses the air to make it denser and hotter, then diesel droplets are […]
Electrifying OTR Trucking with HDPR and Roadwarrior
Roadwarrior Sales Director Dave Jerman returned to the Heavy-Duty Parts Report (HDPR) podcast for episode 230! He and host Jamie Irvine discussed the electrification of the trucking industry and the role our technology could play. They also explored what the transition to electric trucks could look like, and which truck parts are likely to be […]
The Erb Group of Companies Trials LightningVolt Lithium APU Batteries
Battery-powered APU technology is relatively new to the trucking industry, so there are not many options when it comes to repairing or improving these systems. This means that not many long-haul drivers have had the chance to trial a lithium-powered battery in their APU and see if it’s worth the higher upfront cost. At Roadwarrior, […]
7 Things to Consider When Buying a New or Used Truck Sleeper Cab
In the 1920s and 30s, OTR trucking companies started attaching small cabins onto their trucks to sleep in. These early sleepers were sometimes called coffin sleepers, both due to their incredibly small size, and how dangerous they were for anybody inside in the event of a crash. However, the size, comfort and safety of the […]
5 Easy Sleeper Cab Upgrades
OTR truck drivers spend on average 250-300 days and nights on the road every year. To cut accommodation costs, many long-haul drivers have a sleeper cab to do paperwork, relax, cook and sleep in! Drivers make truck sleeper cabs as comfortable as possible and, in many ways, they become mini homes on wheels. Major upgrades […]
Lithium Batteries Help Competitive Fishermen Score the Biggest Catch
In a lake fishing contest, there’s a lot of competition for the best spots! Any kind of advantage can make the difference between catching the biggest haul and going home empty-handed. One way to give yourself an edge is by switching to deep-discharge lithium batteries to power your trolling motor and other electronic components. There […]
What is an EGR Cooler and Why Do We Need Them?
EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) became part of the emissions control system in heavy-duty trucks as early as 2002. This part recycles exhaust gas through the EGR cooler and back into the engine’s cylinders to burn with the new fuel. The aim of the EGR is to cut your emissions by burning exhaust more thoroughly and […]
Technical Tips for DEF Headers
As diesel engines and their associated systems develop, they also become more complicated. This creates a constant learning curve for truck drivers and mechanics alike! The newly introduced DEF header is a prime example of this. The DEF header is also known as the DEF head, DEF level sender and DEF sending unit. We decided […]
OBD Scan Tools and Code Readers: Everything You Need to Know
As truck manufacture and design develops, heavy-duty trucks have become more and more computerized. When working on post-2010 trucks, mechanics usually start by scanning for fault codes with a scan tool, or OBD scanner. But these tools aren’t just useful for mechanics. Whether you’re an owner-operator interested in DIY truck repairs, or a driver wanting […]
