The Diesel Podcast
The Diesel Podcast
Updated 1 day agoWhat is goin' on Diesel Nation? The Diesel Podcast is your source for all things diesel. Cummins, Duramax & Powerstroke. From mild to wild, we deliver the latest updates from all the biggest names in the industry. Keep the shiny side up!
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Episodes (575)
Cummins is Plagued by 3 Things
Kat from Siskiyou Diesel Performance talks 6.7L Cummins with us today! Lifter issues, emission system woes, factory oil changes intervals, and other major problems (and fixes) are discussed for 5th Gen Ram trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025 RAM/Cummins - Dud or Perfect Truck?
Cummins fans are wondering how the 2025 model compares to previous years, and its competition from Ford and GM. Derek Rose from DNR Customs got his hands on a brand new truck, drove it with and without a trailer, got a feel for the new 8 speed, and tore into the engine. How does the RAM stack up with the new powertrain, injectors and glow plugs, lifters, and overall feel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top Myths of Fuel Additives
Hot Shot’s Secret stops by to talk about the top myths of diesel fuel additives. We cover lubrication, cost, treat rate, cetane, old school products, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Couldn’t Believe Issues with This Truck
Siskiyou Diesel joins us to share trends they are seeing with the L5P and OEM failures. The list is extensive - and shocking. Give a listen as they walk us through each issue, if fixes exist, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duramax Problems Exposed! Expert Tells Us Fixes
Dmaxstore joins us today to discuss Duramax problems, from the L5P and LML, back to the LB7. Erik Miller, from their R&D department, and talks about new products, testing, and how to keep these trucks on the road. We also talk about their cool builds, ranging from a square body Duramax swap to the baby Duramax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Major Issues with This Truck!
With trucks coming out of warranty, consistent problems are starting to show as a pattern. Kat from Siskiyou Diesel talks with us today about common failures popping up with the 6.7L Powerstroke. We discuss where they come from and simple fixes that can help avoid the expensive failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DEF Crystallization + Clogged DPF’s
Rislone chats with us today about ways we can protect against DEF crystallization, DPF’s clogging, and fuel issues from the pump. We also discuss new industries with emissions challenges and ways Rislone is approaching solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This OEM Engine Part Will Break At 11,000 Miles?
Fleece Performance joins us today to talk about a needed fix on the 6.7L Powerstroke! The guys explain how the factory part fails (even within 11,000 miles), how they fixed it, plus other solutions to keep trucks on the road. From fuel fittings to electrical, we discuss quality options that fix the problem from the start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best Upgrades You Need!
Dan’s Diesel Performance chats with us about one of the best upgrades for LB7-L5P trucks! We take a look at drop-in turbos and how they change response, EGT control, and fit into a strategy for power. We also ask them how L5P’s are holding up to power and their opinion of the 10 speed Allison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They're Still Trying To Ban Your Truck!
Despite a political change in D.C., there’s a massive internal combustion engine ban on the horizon. SEMA joins us today to talk about the small window to reverse course and how it will impact 40% of America. Contact Your Representatives! https://sema.quorum.us/campaign/110675/ Get Involved Now! https://www.semasan.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summit 7.3 & The Legendary Powerstroke
Power Hungry Performance joins us for a talk about 7.3L Powerstrokes, tuning advancements, and their legendary reliability. We also talk about Summit 7.3 and it opening up for enthusiasts to attend and see all that’s available to keep their trucks on the road! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reliable Powerstroke Builds + 6.3L Stroker
J&K Engines talks all things Powerstroke with us on today’s episode! From the 7.3 OBS to 6.7L - and the 6.3L stroker - they walk us through build options from towing and reliability, to all out performance. We also ask why some 6.7L’s have bearing failure that wipes out an engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making More Power with Less Fuel
Lenny from Dynomite Diesel defines how performance has changed and why shops should embrace it. We also discuss what truck owners today want, how injectors can deliver reliability to old and new trucks, plus DDP injectors coming to new industries/engines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Easy Hydrogen Add-On Jumps MPG That Much?
We chat with Central Valley HHO, Inc. and talk about their onboard hydrogen systems for increasing fuel economy, and as a mobile DPF cleaning solution. All diesel engines and applications are covered and we have an in-depth conversation about benefits, DPF life, applications, use, and tons more! Check out Central Valley HHO, Inc on Facebook: / centralvalleyhhoinc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Huge Benefit to Doing This on a 6.0L!
Power Hungry Performance joins us today to talk about an overlooked part of upgrading the 6.0L Powerstroke - FICM tuning. We go over why it’s important, how it brings together aftermarket injectors, drivability, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fuel Additive Benefits for Lubricity, Cetane & Injector Cleaner
How important is conditioning diesel fuel and what benefits does it provide? Rislone joins us today to talk about their Hy-Per Diesel Complete Fuel System Treatment. We discuss lubricity, cetane, and keeping the fuel system clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
High EGT’s - What To Do?
If your EGT’s are creeping higher and higher, what can you do? Stainless Diesel chats with us about turbo upgrades, piping, manifolds, and boost leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Towing with a Tuned Truck Safe?
You guys asked for an episode about towing with a tuned truck - and any downsides to it. Edge Products joins us to talk about designing and testing tunes in the real world, safety features, and operating with safe parameters. We discuss the 6.7L Powerstroke, 6.7L Cummins and L5P! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Trump Make Deletes Ok?
There’s been a lot of talk about Executive Orders making deletes ok to buy, sell, and install. Lawyer Stewart Cables answers the question if the President can get rid of the Clean Air Act, EPA, and make deletes ok. We also ask why military vehicles come without emissions! Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart Cables E: [email protected] P: 303-625-1025 ext.2 https://www.hassancables.com/stewart-d-cables Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Power, Small Effort: Drop-In Turbos
Dan’s Diesel Performance talks with us today about drop-in turbos for new diesel trucks, including the L5P! We also ask some listener questions about choosing the right turbo, transmission upgrades to handle the increased power, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can’t Believe This Took Out an Engine!
When an engine failure happens, it can sometimes come from the least likely of sources. Choate Engineering Performance joins us today to go over causes of engine failures that come from unlikely parts. Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke, you gotta see this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can This Engine Be Reliable?
Can the 6.4L Powerstroke be a reliable engine? Can they be built to be dependable? DFC Diesel joins us today to talk about the engine, its shortcomings, and ways it can be a solid platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Preventing Soot Buildup in DPF’s
Rislone joins us today to talk pre-emptive maintenance for DPF’s! We discuss a revolutionary product they have for DPF trucks, best practices for driving habits, plus avoiding crystallization of DEF fluid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adding Power for Drivability + Custom Tuning
Edge Products joins us on today’s podcast to talk about towing power, throttle response, custom tuning, and more. We also discuss testing tunes for 49 and 50 state compliance, while working within safe parameters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shocking EPA Delete Case
This case involves multiple government agencies and countries - something we hadn’t seen before. Jake from FASS joins us to discuss the details, implications for the diesel industry, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices