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    Temperature

    What should the "normal"engine temperature be driving around town or expressway without any load? Mine when I first got it would be about 150, now it averages around 210.
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    New guy here, big question

    Not loaded I'm getting maybe 13 highway, 10 city. Loaded (mostly highway) 9-11
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    3500HD Receiver

    My father in law just got his 2017 3500 dually. It's a 2 1/2 receiver but you'll get a sleeve (in glovebox) to put in and make it a 2 inch.
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    New guy here, big question

    So yesterday I pulled another trailer (30 ft gooseneck) with 24k lbs........no check engine light. Before I fueled up I put some HotShot fuel treatment in the tank. Now I'm wondering if I have a clogged/bad injector? Diesels are very confusing to me. On a side note I did do the PCV re-route not...
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    New guy here, big question

    It's a 2006 GMC quad cab, 8ft bed dually. 6.6 Duramax. Not sure if it's a LLY or something different. I will say pulling those loads I always get an engine light, but as soon as I unhook, let the truck cool down, light goes out.
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    New guy here, big question

    I'm going to be honest. I build gas engines and have several muscle cars with 600-700 hp. I'm new to diesels. I don't really understand all the EGR lingo, up pipes etc. I think I need some line by line instructions with pictures. Sorry for my ignorance.
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    New guy here, big question

    So I recently started hauling (part time job) hay/straw for race horses in Lexington KY. I. Pulling 28-30 ft gooseneck trailers with approx 18-20k lbs. Talking with local boys and stating my mileage is shit, they stated do an EGR delete and PCV relocation. My question is do I need a full EGR...