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Everyone knows that they need to change their oil. Here at Power Forge Diesel in Yuma, AZ , a debate as old as time is how often you need to change your oil. We won't be commenting on that today. What we will be going over is oil filtration and why that matters. Full-Flow Filtration: Ford, Chevy, and Dodge Standards Oil filtration has been around for a very long time. Full-Flow oil filtration is exactly what every OEM manufacturer puts on their trucks. Your Full-Flow filter i

Alright, lets talk about the 6.7L Powerstrokes . Great engine with a lot of power. Every diesel has their problems, and Ford is no exception. The fact that Ford put the CP4 pumps on their powerstroke trucks for so long is beyond me. I feel like it's a bit of a joke in the industry of the Bosch CP4 pumps  blowing up. This isn't a matter of if it will happen, it's a matter of when it will happen. Why the CP4 Pump Fails (The $15,000 Bill) The Bosch CP4 is designed to use fuel to

Duramaxes are known for head gasket failure. This is coming from us “Power Forge Diesel” here in Yuma, AZ , who have 2 LB7 duramaxes in the front page of our website. Trust me, I know the pain of a blown head gasket. I also love these trucks. However, the head gasket problem is prevalent all the way until the current model (2026). So how do you fight this issue with your Chevy or GMC Duramax ? The "Why": Aluminum Heads vs. Iron Blocks You might be thinking “well, I haven't ha

If you have a 6.7L Cummins  from the years of 2007.5-2024, you need to listen up. Cummins is a great engine, however, from these years Cummins has 1 major design flaw that is actively threatening your engine of catastrophic engine failure. This isn't hyperbole. This isn't an over exaggeration. Your engine has a grid heater that is in the intake side of the engine. The grid heater is held on by a bolt and nut—often called the "Killer Grid Heater Bolt" —that literally melts off

Many diesel owners in Yuma, AZ  believe that since they have a fuel system that already has a fuel filter from their manufacturer and have never had problems with their fuel system before, that they don't need to upgrade to a FASS Fuel System . Many trucks have climbed in mileage without a FASS fuel system for sure. So why should you upgrade to something you "don't need"? Stock Ford, Dodge, and Chevy Filtration Issues Your stock fuel system already has a filter in it. For exa

Many diesel owners have an aftermarket differential cover. Some advertise more fluid capacity, some look prettier than others, you get the point. So why would you need a Banks Power Diff Cover for your Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax  if you've never had issues with your stock one or you have already upgraded to a different aftermarket cover? The Problem with "Flat-Back" Covers Think about it, every single fluid in your truck has some sort of cooling system on it. Oil has mu