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It’s a new year, which means new products and technology. This season’s trucks have some of the most advanced and efficient diesel engines ever designed. John Moroney from Motoringresearch.com posted a blog in October, 2018 with a list of updates they were able to find on upcoming options. Chevrolet Colarado/GMC Canyon In 2019, Chevy’s Colorado […]

There are many little things that you can do to make your turbocharger last longer.  One of the simplest things to do for preventive maintenance is to check your oil and fluid levels. If the supply is not sufficient to properly lubricate the system, a lot of bad things can happen.  At Western Turbo, we […]

Maybe once the shine wore off your brand spanking new diesel truck, you started to think of it as just another vehicle that you can maintain like the others. But diesel engine care is different than the norm, and keeping your engine in good running condition requires some tender loving care. Here are 5 basic […]

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 […]

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 […]

With the current trend towards diesel powered automobiles, North America may be finally getting on the right track in energy conservation. For European automotive consumers, the truth about diesel propulsion has been widely accepted; as shown in a U.S. Department of Energy study, which estimates that over fifty-percent of all European new vehicle sales were […]

Get in the fight — the fight to conserve energy, that is. The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel allows you to stand up for the cause, without sacrificing style and performance. With its stunning exterior appearance, five-star safety rating, engine performance torque assessments which are comparable to those of a V6, and the number […]

With all of the recent buzz about hybrids and electric vehicles, be careful not to overlook the comeback of the diesel. Diesel powered coupes and sedans took a long hiatus, but they are back and they have undergone drastic developments. The introduction of ultra-low sulfur clean diesel fuels, more efficient turbochargers and intercoolers, and direct […]

At this time of year, we want to stop and say thank you to all of our customers for your business over the years.  It is our goal to offer the best diesel service and exceptional customer service to all of our customers.  We thank you for your loyalty and trust. We wish everyone the […]

If the designers at Volkswagen have anything to say about it, normally aspirated gasoline and diesel engines will be a thing of the past in just a few years, replaced with more powerful and efficient turbocharged models. As Volkswagen is the third largest automaker in the world, there’s a pretty good chance that their designers […]

If you drive a diesel powered vehicle, no matter how large or how small, you already know that diesel vehicles are versatile, economical, and cool. You also know that, when properly cared for, a diesel engine can last twice as long (or even longer) than a gasoline engine in the same application. So it makes […]

At IAmDIESEL, we applaud the recent gains that diesel engines have made in global popularity. Long favoured in long-haul highway applications, agriculture, and “big ‘ol” pickup trucks, North American drivers are finally taking cues from Europe regarding diesel performance in all kinds of automotive applications. If you’re used to gasoline engines, you’re probably attracted to […]