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A commonly asked question is how one can improve the fuel economy in their Dodge Diesel. Economically, the world has seen a tightening in the pocket book. It seems that everything is getting more and more expensive and customers feel that economic pressure, especially at the fuel station. Diesel fuel prices have increased over the past few years and customers are looking for ways to reduce the “pain at the pump.” Here are a few suggestions to help get the most fuel economy out of your Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel. The first and cheapest improvement you can make is to increase your tire pressure to the maximum allowable tire pressure. This added pressure will reduce the rolling resistance and help you improve fuel economy. When tires have low pressure, they require more energy to turn over when compared to a high pressure tire. Second, make sure the truck has good working components. Make sure your front end is properly aligned. Having misaligned tires simply wastes energy as they pull th

Due to the cost of a new truck, many current truck owners are deciding not to buy a new one. Instead they are keeping up on the maintenance and making repairs as they come along. What is unfortunate is that many customers miss this opportunity to increase the performance of the trucks they currently own. Many customers have the opportunity to make upgrades while doing maintenance or repairs and they have no idea that they are missing a tremendous opportunity! In many cases, a large expense in repair costs is the physical labor and expertise required to complete these repairs. If the owner is aware of what a particular repair entails, they can be better prepared to make fantastic upgrades for essentially the cost of the upgraded components. For example, on many dodge diesels, the front timing case behind the gear cover can begin to leak oil between the block and the case. In this situation, the proper repair involves removing the camshaft. When this happens, It is the perfect time

Many customers do not understand that when a repair comes that it can be the opportune time to make improvements that can increase reliability and performance. While many OEM parts are satisfactory, there are components that are available that help make the truck more reliable.   For instance, some customers come to Source Automotive with a damaged head gasket. This can be a very time consuming and expensive repair for the customer. This repair is almost always unexpected and never desired. When installed properly, ARP head studs reduce the chance of a head gasket failing. Factory head bolts are torqued to 77ft/lbs and then rotated an additional 1/4 turn. These bolts are a one time use bolt and once they have been loosened, they can not be reused. Head studs are a different story. The torque spec on a set of ARP 2000 for a 24v Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel is 125ft/lbs and they can be reused. These studs provide a significant increase in clamping force which helps to redu

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Dodge Ram truck drivers commonly visit repair shops, read articles and surf the web for upgrades and modifications for their trucks. If you are looking to upgrade the steering on your truck, look no further than Source Automotive. We carry a complete line of steering upgrades . At Source you will get a variety of solutions and upgrades for your truck which include; Dodge Tie Rod upgrades, Dodge Steering Upgrades , Steering Linkage upgrades, Dodge Steering Stabilizer Packages, Steering Boxes, Steering Shafts, DSS , Control Arms, Bilstein Shocks and more. We supply service and support for all of our products. Numerous service providers have come up with the best upgrade solutions but you have to find the right one which matches your criteria. Source Automotive is a trusted name in the industry offering you the best solutions for your truck to improve its performance and make your vehicle just right for you. We have a full line of Dodge Truck parts and supplies. Visit us on our web sit