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One of the challenges facing the Federal government in its quest to harmonize safety and emissions requirements for vehicles has been the fact that all of the Provinces have their own legislation in place. What might pass for a perfectly safe vehicle that doesn’t pollute the environment in one Province could be determined to be […]

There are a lot of reasons to choose a diesel engine as the power plant in your next vehicle. Diesel is more economical than a comparable gasoline powered vehicle, provides plenty of power for acceleration and towing (thanks to turbocharging), and diesel vehicles tend to last far longer than the average, and provide very reliable […]

1. Fewer Fill Ups Diesel vehicles are more fuel-efficient than those with gasoline powered engines, especially when measured over long distances at highway speed. The higher compression ratio in the diesel power plant, coupled with the ability to burn leaner (a higher air: fuel ratio) means better efficiency. Because diesel fuel contains about 15% more […]

Truck Edition, powered by Western Turbo, is happy to announce another long-awaited addition to our growing line of heavy-duty truck modules. P/N 35000 was recently released for sale and it’s already getting a lot of buzz! This Truck Edition module will bring new life to your 2009-2014 D11, D13, and D16 Volvo engines – Yes, […]

Have you been mulling over getting a heavy duty diesel, but you’re just not sure if you should make the switch or not? It’s true, a diesel truck will give you more power and more engine life overall. There are a number of pros and cons that are dependant upon many factors, from your lifestyle, […]

Back in 2012, there was some buzz about Volkswagen bringing their mid-size pickup offering, the Amarok TDI Pickup Truck, to North America. Unfortunately, three years later and we’re still waiting. The reasons why vary, but the most significant reason has to do with a hefty tariff imposed upon foreign built trucks. This tariff has to […]

As part of its continued support of the Ag industry, Western Turbo will once again be attending Manitoba Ag Days at the Brandon Keystone Centre. Along with Western Diesel, our western Manitoba Brandon (Bosch) Service Dealer, you can find us at Booth 1721 in Barn 3. Manitoba Ag Days is widely known as the largest […]

When you buy a turbocharged diesel vehicle, you are really buying a finely tuned, balanced system that’s been carefully engineered so that all of the components work together. At IamDIESEL Diesel Service Centre, we get a lot of questions about diesel engine performance enhancement.  Invariably, people ask us if they should start by upgrading their […]

Head gasket failures don’t happen often, but when they do, they require action.  Replacement of a head gasket on a Cummins Turbo Diesel engine is relatively straightforward, and not unlike the same job on any other diesel or gasoline engine.  The main difference is the size of the cylinder head on the Cummins – it’s […]

At IAmDIESEL Diesel Service Centre at Western Turbo, we hear a lot of kudos.  About what we do to help our customers keep their diesel vehicles in tip-top repair, sure, but more often we hear our customers rave about how happy they are with their diesel vehicles.  If sales figures are any indication, the interest […]

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Isuzu Trucks has announced the latest addition to their N-Series diesel trucks – the NPR-XD. The NPR-XD bridges the gap between the NPR-HD (with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,500-lb) and the NQR (17,950-lb GVWR) with a weight rating of 16,000-lb. “This new diesel model meets a number of vocational applications […]

Recent improvements in Ford’s F-150 EcoBoost technology for its gas engines, and introduction of a small-displacement diesel engine in the Dodge RAM 1500 have left General Motors playing a game of catch-up in the ½ ton pickup segment. Ford is getting around 30 mpg, and the RAM about 28. GM’s trucks are sitting around 24, […]