Monica Gonderman

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What to Know When Towing with Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks

Jan 14, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | Monica Gonderman

Heavy-duty diesel pickups are most at home when doing jobs like towing. These beasts-of-burden are happiest when saddled with loads. Today's class of extraordinary heavy-duty trucks offers diesel torque of up to 1,200 lb-ft and maximum tow ratings of 20 tons. And here's the craziest part: they'll let anyone purchase one. For this reason, it is critical that each new owner should learn the basics of trailering before hitching up the first load.
A Brief History Of Duramax Engine Specs

Jan 13, 2025 | enginelabs.com | Monica Gonderman

As we speed toward the 25th anniversary of the Duramax diesel engine, let us take a moment to reflect on the astonishing history of this pivotal heavy-duty engine. The story begins in 1996 as General Motors was finalizing plans for its next-generation of light- and heavy-duty pickups. The company knew it needed a new, modern diesel engine in order to compete with the likes of Dodge’s 5.9-liter Cummins and Ford’s 7.3-liter Power Stroke.
A Brief History Of Duramax Engine Specs

Jan 13, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | Monica Gonderman

As we speed toward the 25th anniversary of the Duramax diesel engine, let us take a moment to reflect on the astonishing history of this pivotal heavy-duty engine. The story begins in 1996 as General Motors was finalizing plans for its next-generation of light- and heavy-duty pickups. The company knew it needed a new, modern diesel engine in order to compete with the likes of Dodge's 5.9-liter Cummins and Ford's 7.3-liter Power Stroke.
25 Years Of Duramax and Silverado HD -

Jan 10, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | Monica Gonderman

It's hard to believe that as we head into 2025, we will soon be celebrating not only the 25 th anniversary of the Chevy Silverado HD pickup, but also the legendary Duramax diesel engine. It was 1975 Chevrolet first utilized the Silverado name. At the time, Silverado was a trim offered on the company's C/K-series of pickup trucks. Opting for the Silverado trim brought bright exterior trim pieces, color-matched carpet, an upgraded dashboard with additional gauges, and woodgrain trim throughout.
Liqui Moly Extreme Offroad Mongolia Tour

Jan 10, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | Monica Gonderman

As you look back at 2024, are you satisfied with what you learned, the adventures you had, and the way you lived? If you feel like you drearily survived but didn't really live to the fullest, exploring Mongolia may be just what the doctor ordered for making 2025 the most memorable time of your life. The prospect sounds daunting, but luckily you don't have to do it on your own. Consider skipping the headaches and stress by booking a guided self-drive Liqui Moly Extreme Offroad Mongolia Tour.
Slightly Overboard: 2023 Ford F-250 Limited

Jan 8, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | Monica Gonderman

What happens when a general contractor who has a lifelong passion for lifted trucks hooks up with a marketing promoter who has an unquenchable zeal for building next-level custom trucks? Like a kid with unmitigated access to the cookie jar, things go unapologetically overboard. Culver, Oregon-based Luke Middleton, a general contractor who owns a business named Ace of Trades, connected with truck builder and promoter Truck Guru to build this beautifully lifted 2023 Ford F-250 Limited.
PPEI Gets Hand-Slap

Jan 8, 2025 | enginelabs.com | Monica Gonderman

It’s no secret that the U.S. federal government has been on a years-long mission to find and punish emissions regulation violators. And it’s not just the large, high-profile, OEM manufacturers that they are after. We have watched as one after another of our favorite diesel aftermarket manufacturers and performance shops have been slapped with massive fines and criminal charges. The latest of these is Louisiana-based Power Performance Enterprises, Inc. (PPEI) and its President and owner, Kory B.
PPEI Gets Hand-Slap - News

Jan 8, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | Monica Gonderman

It's no secret that the U.S. federal government has been on a years-long mission to find and punish emissions regulation violators. And it's not just the large, high-profile, OEM manufacturers that they are after. We have watched as one after another of our favorite diesel aftermarket manufacturers and performance shops have been slapped with massive fines and criminal charges. The latest of these is Louisiana-based Power Performance Enterprises, Inc. (PPEI) and its President and owner, Kory B.
2025 Diesel Events and Shows Nationwide

Jan 7, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | Monica Gonderman

It may be the heart of winter right now, but before we know it, birds will be chirping and the bulbs will be blooming. Warmer weather brings less clothing and, of course, the end of hibernation for the nation's hottest diesel events and shows. Since calendars fill up fast, here are a few diesel activities to pencil into your schedule so you can ready your truck or plan a family adventure to check out the show 'n shine, drag racing, burnout, and dyno action.
Hot Shot's Secret Is The Title Sponsor Of The Pro Pulling League -

Jan 6, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | Monica Gonderman

Hot Shot's Secret, a leader in performance additives and lubricants for automotive, racing, heavy-duty, fleet, powersport, RV, and agriculture applications, closed out 2024 by announcing a multi-year agreement as the title sponsor and official fuel additive of the Pro Pulling League (PPL). Hot Shot's Secret is manufactured by Lubrication Specialties (LSI)-a wholly owned subsidiary of Gold Eagle Company-in Mount Gilead, Ohio.