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4 min read|March 17, 2026
Suspension and Drivetrain: Why Your Diesel Truck Rides Like Garbage After Winter
If your diesel truck is clunking, vibrating, or wandering after another Alberta winter, here's what's probably worn out and what it'll take to fix it.
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Guides
7 min read|March 10, 2026
Diesel Performance Tuning in 2026: What's Worth the Money and What's Not
From cold air intakes to custom tunes, here's an honest breakdown of which diesel performance mods actually deliver results and which ones are just expensive noise.
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Tips
4 min read|March 3, 2026
Spring Is Coming: The Post-Winter Diesel Truck Inspection Your Truck Needs
Alberta winters are brutal on diesel trucks. Here's the complete spring inspection checklist that catches the damage before it turns into a breakdown.
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Guides
6 min read|February 24, 2026
Fleet Maintenance Programs: Why the Math Always Works Out
If you run even two or three diesel trucks, a proper maintenance program will save you real money. Here are the actual numbers to prove it.
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Guides
7 min read|February 17, 2026
Diesel Fuel System Diagnostics: What Your Mechanic Should Actually Be Checking
A proper fuel system diagnostic is more than plugging in a code reader. Here's what your mechanic should actually be testing, and what those results mean for your wallet.
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Tips
5 min read|February 10, 2026
How to Keep Your Oilfield Service Truck Running in an Alberta Winter
When your oilfield service truck goes down in an Alberta winter, it costs more than a repair bill. Travis Anderson from Black Sky Diesel shares the maintenance routine that keeps your fleet running when it matters most.
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Guides
7 min read|February 3, 2026
DPF Regeneration Explained: Stop Ignoring That Warning Light
That exhaust filter warning light on your dash isn't something you can ignore forever. Travis Anderson from Black Sky Diesel explains DPF regeneration in plain language and what happens when you don't deal with it.
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Builds
2 min read|February 2, 2026
Building a 700HP Daily Driver: Our LML Duramax Project Truck
Follow along as we transform a stock 2015 GMC Sierra Denali into a 700HP daily driver that still passes emissions and tows 15,000 lbs reliably.
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Tips
6 min read|February 2, 2026
Heavy Equipment Maintenance: Keeping Your Excavator Running in Alberta Winters
Alberta winters are brutal on heavy equipment. Learn the essential maintenance practices that keep excavators, loaders, and dozers running when temperatures drop below -30°C.
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Guides
6 min read|February 2, 2026
The Truth About DPF and EGR Deletes: What Alberta Truck Owners Need to Know
A realistic look at DPF and EGR delete modifications, the costs, benefits, risks, and legal considerations every Alberta diesel owner should understand before making changes.
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Comparison
7 min read|February 2, 2026
Duramax vs Cummins vs Powerstroke: The Ultimate Comparison for 2025
The age-old debate settled. We break down the real-world differences between GM's Duramax, Ram's Cummins, and Ford's Powerstroke diesels to help you choose your next truck.
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Tips
5 min read|February 2, 2026
5 Warning Signs Your Diesel Engine Needs Immediate Attention
Don't ignore these critical symptoms. Learn the 5 warning signs that indicate your diesel engine needs professional attention before a minor issue becomes a major repair.
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Tips
4 min read|January 27, 2026
Your Diesel Turbo Is Telling You Something: 5 Warning Signs Before It Fails
A turbo replacement on a diesel truck can cost $2,000 to $5,000+. Travis Anderson from Black Sky Diesel shares the 5 warning signs that your turbo is on its way out, so you can catch it before it's too late.
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News
8 min read|January 20, 2026
The Ford 6.7 Power Stroke CP4 Fuel Pump Problem: What Alberta Truck Owners Need to Know
The CP4 fuel pump on Ford's 6.7 Power Stroke can fail catastrophically, sending metal through your entire fuel system. Here's what every Ford diesel owner in Alberta needs to know.
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Guides
7 min read|January 13, 2026
Cummins vs. Duramax vs. Power Stroke: An Alberta Diesel Mechanic's Honest Take
Forget the forum arguments. An Alberta diesel mechanic who works on all three brands every day gives his honest take on Cummins, Duramax, and Power Stroke engines.
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Tips
4 min read|January 6, 2026
Why Your Diesel Won't Start at -40: A Nisku Mechanic's Cold Start Survival Guide
Your diesel truck sitting dead in the driveway at -40 is more than an inconvenience. Travis Anderson from Black Sky Diesel breaks down exactly why cold starts fail and what you can do to prevent it.
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