Archive for December 2012

600,000-Mile Turbo Diesel Shines for Watts

Pulling a trailer with seven thousand pounds’ worth of equipment through the Rockies can be a challenge for most trucks. Doing it day after day for eight years and 600,000 miles with no significant engine issues is what makes Rob Watts a big fan of the Cummins Turbo Diesel. Read Watts’ story at 600,000-Mile Turbo Diesel.

SHARE:

Cummins Builds 2 Millionth Pickup Engine for Chrysler

Cummins has announced the production of the 2 millionth pickup engine for Chrysler Group LLC at its Columbus MidRange Engine Plant (CMEP). See 2 Millionth Engine for more.

SHARE:

All About the Variable Geometry Turbocharger™

In past issues, we’ve talked about the fuel system and air filtration. Let’s now take a look at another one of the important components under your truck’s hood: the turbocharger. See Turbocharger for details.

SHARE:

D001: The First Development Truck

The Chrysler and Cummins relationship started over 30 years ago, and there’s one important artifact that reminds us how far these two companies have come together: the first development truck. See D001 for more.

SHARE:

Fact or Fiction: Engine Block Heater Usage

As the cold weather sets in for the season, this issue’s Fact or Fiction addresses the engine block heater in your Cummins Turbo Diesel. See Fact or Fiction for more.

SHARE:

Cummins Power Row

There are 27 parking spots at the Cummins Technical Center (CTC) that are reserved for employees who drive Cummins-powered vehicles. See Cummins Power Row for the full story.

SHARE: