Daley Diesel Inc

Did you know that a mis-aligned tractor trailer can cost you an extra 500 to 700 gallons of diesel fuel per year per trailer? In the end, having your tractor trailer aligned on a regular basis can literally save you thousands of dollars.

Did you know the most popular color of trucks in the United States is white? Don’t blend in with the crowd when you can deck your truck out with a customized paint job!

Are you noticing that your truck is lacking power? This could be an indicator that you have a clogged main fuel filter. Without a properly working main fuel filter, the cylinders in your engine don’t receive enough fuel.

The world of truck painting changed in 1923 when E.I. DuPont De Nemours came up with nitrocellulose lacquer systems. For the first time, trucks could be painted a wide variety of colors, and the spray gun application made for much smoother coats.

Radiator leaks often originate in the radiator and will require a major repair. Larger defects will need to be soldered or the entire radiator replaced to ensure that coolant fluid is able to be contained within the system.

Did you know that diesel engines first failed in a high-profile test in the 1980s? Automakers were prompted to make diesel engines after the 1973 and 1979 gas shortages as a way to combat high gas prices.

Although radiator leaks are most often caused by hose failure, in some cases, this is an issue in the radiator core. In some cases, it’s possible to patch the leak, but most of the time, this will necessitate radiator replacement.

Car and truck paint products and processes have many similarities, but there are also differences. Fast drying times often suit auto applications, for example, but that same approach may not be appropriate for trucks and heavy equipment tackling the toughest job in harsh conditions.

The federal definition of a compression-ignition engine has been modified. The old definition emphasized the ignition mechanism (compression) while the new one is based on engine cycle. As a result, natural gas engines with sparkplugs may be classified as compression-ignition engines.

Routine maintenance and repair protect the money you’ve invested in your semi-truck. In fact, the most common semi-truck and trailer rigs cost between $160,000 and $280,000, and the average upfront investment runs about $250,000.

Do you know that trucks are safer than cars? In fact, only 500,000 accidents involve trucks each year, compared to cars that cause 5.25 million.

While semi-trucks have had manual transmissions for more than 100 years, many newer trucks have automatic transmissions. Fortunately, you can count on a semi-truck repair expert to be able to repair either kind of transmission and get you back on the road quickly.