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 […]
How to Choose the Right Scan Tool for You!
Diagnostic equipment is like anything else: the more you know about the market and what’s on offer, the better your purchasing decisions will be. Commercial truck scan tools vary widely in everything from price to capabilities. The more you know about the differences, the easier it is to choose a tool that meets your needs. […]
Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Diagnostic Scan Tool?
When you’re ready to buy a new scan tool for your heavy-duty truck, you have to factor in your needs, your budget, the size of your operation and how you’ll use the tool. If your check engine light comes on during a trip, a scan tool can tell you whether to call an emergency mechanic […]
The Heavy-Duty Parts Report Explores the Diesel Decoder
Roadwarrior and Diesel Laptops’ collaborative project the Diesel Decoder was recently featured on The Heavy-Duty Parts Report! HDPR’s host Jamie Irvine interviewed the Senior Vice President of Diesel Laptops and the Sales Director of Roadwarrior about the Diesel Decoder and how it could benefit the average truck driver. The interview took place at the annual […]
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 […]
Diesel Decoder Interview With Trucking Expert Max Goulet
Max Goulet runs the regular feature La Minute à Max (Max’s Minute). In it, he explores ways to repair and replace broken HD truck parts and interviews industry experts on new product releases. In his latest video, Max interviewed Roadwarrior’s Sales Director Dave Jerman about our new fault code diagnostic tool! The Diesel Decoder is […]
Truck Fault Codes and Scan Tools: Your Questions Answered
Heavy duty truck fault codes, also known as DTC codes, can be confusing for new and established truck drivers alike. By answering popular questions about DTCs, code readers and scan tools, we aim to help you master your truck’s early warning system and keep on top of issues as they arise! If you think we […]
