Bruce MallinsonBusinessWhy every owner-operator needs a maintenance accountMost owner-operators don’t have a maintenance account. But they should. Even 10 cents a mile could help save keep you afloat when repairs are needed. Here are some numbers to back up the importance of having a maintenance account.February 2, 2015BusinessLiner protrusion and why it’s criticalLiner protrusion refers to how far the cylinder liner protrudes above the spacer plate on the top of the block. If the liner does not protrude enough, the head gasket can, and will, fail.November 5, 2014EquipmentGaining turbo boost: Start with a new muffler, then look at air intakeInstead of opting for a larger turbo, opt to make you engine run “free,” by allowing better exhaust flow, writes Bruce Mallinson. That’ll then yield better fuel mileage, performance and longevity.March 6, 2014BusinessDamper questions answered: How they fail, why you should replace themPitt Power’s Bruce Mallinson gives pointers as to when and why you should change your engine’s damper.December 27, 2013BusinessA little fuel dilution, soot, blow-by is OKSome fuel dilution after idling, a little soot in your engine and some blow-by are (mostly) normal and not anything you should be worried about, writes Bruce Mallinson.December 9, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesCustom RigsRollin' Transport takes home Best of Show from SuperRigsThe 2020 Peterbilt 389, driven by Kiegan Nelson, picked up Best of Show and Best Interior at Shell Rotella SuperRigs. First runner up went to Brian Dreher's 2016 Peterbilt 389, and second runner up went to Truett Novosad's 2007 Peterbilt 379.Overdrive RadioLessons in 30-fold growth over a decade with DSD owner Don WoodPride & PolishOverdrive's Pride & Polish finalists set to be unveiled Aug. 5 -- don't miss itCustom RigsSuper trucks show out at SuperRigsSponsor ContentBlueParrott M300-XT – Our smallest and lightest Bluetooth® headset with 80%
