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How Much Does a Pilot Car Driver Make? Salary Guide

November 10, 2026 by Mitchell Wood
how much does a pilot car driver make

Pilot car drivers in the United States earn money by escorting oversized and overweight loads, with compensation varying by experience, location, employment type, and trip distance. Their earnings are typically … Read more

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How Do You Become a Pilot Car Driver? Full Guide

November 10, 2026 by Mitchell Wood
how do you become a pilot car driver

To become a pilot car driver in the United States, you need a valid driver’s license, a properly equipped escort vehicle, and compliance with the certification, training, and insurance requirements … Read more

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Duramax Firing Order: 6.6L & 3.0L Diagrams

November 8, 2026 by Mike Johnson
duramax firing order

The Duramax firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3 for the 6.6L V8 diesel engine and 1-5-3-6-2-4 for the 3.0L inline-six diesel engine. These sequences identify the order in which individual cylinders produce … Read more

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3116 Cat Engine Specs: Horsepower, Torque, Oil Capacity & Reliability

November 6, 2026 by Mike Johnson
3116 Cat Engine Specs

The Caterpillar 3116 is a 6.6-liter (approximately 402-cubic-inch), inline-six diesel engine with a 4.13-inch bore, 5.00-inch stroke, and firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. It was developed for medium-duty trucks, construction machinery, … Read more

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3.0 Duramax Problems: Top 7 Issues, Costs & Fixes

November 5, 2026 by Mike Johnson
3.0 Duramax Problems

The most important 3.0 Duramax problems include coolant control valve failures, rear engine oil leaks, extended cranking, costly oil pump belt maintenance, diesel emissions system faults, and crankshaft thrust bearing … Read more

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C15 Cat Engine Specs: HP, Torque, Oil Capacity & Weight

November 5, 2026 by Mike Johnson
C15 Cat Engine Specs

The Caterpillar C15 is a 15.2-liter (927.6-cubic-inch), inline-six diesel engine with a 5.4-inch bore, approximately 6.75-inch stroke, and firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. It is designed for heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, … Read more

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L5P Delete Kit Guide: 7 Essential Facts, Risks & Alternatives

November 5, 2026 by Mike Johnson
L5P Delete Kit Guide

An L5P delete kit refers to aftermarket hardware or software intended to remove, bypass, or disable factory emissions-control systems on the 6.6L Duramax L5P diesel engine. These systems include the … Read more

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3208 Cat Engine Specs: Horsepower, Torque, Oil Capacity & Reliability

November 5, 2026 by Mike Johnson
3208 Cat Engine Specs

The Caterpillar 3208 is a 10.4-liter (636-cubic-inch), 90-degree V8 diesel engine with a 4.50-inch bore, 5.00-inch stroke, mechanical direct fuel injection, and two valves per cylinder. It was developed for … Read more

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C12 Cat Engine Specs: HP, Torque, Oil Capacity & Weight

November 4, 2026 by Mike Johnson
C12 Cat Engine Specs

The Caterpillar C12 is a 12.0-liter inline-six diesel engine with a 130 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, turbocharging, aftercooling, and electronically controlled unit fuel injection. It was developed for heavy-duty … Read more

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Detroit DD16 Engine Specs: HP, Torque, Weight & Oil Capacity

November 4, 2026 by Mike Johnson
Detroit DD16 Engine Specs

The Detroit DD16 is a 15.6-liter, turbocharged inline-six diesel engine producing 500–600 horsepower and 1,850–2,050 lb-ft of torque, depending on its factory rating. It is Detroit’s largest on-highway engine and … Read more

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