The Gasket Apocalypse: Killer Dowel Pin — The Tiny Metal Piece Dictating My Sanity
There are certain things in life that are supposed to be small. A grain of sand. A Lego. A crumb. A dowel pin. Unfortunately, when you’re driving a 5.9L Cummins, that last one can become significantly more important than its size would suggest. Welcome to the wonderful world of the Killer Dowel Pin. A tiny […]
The Bank Account Cry: Injectors Cost More Than My First House and I Am Fine
There is a very specific sound a diesel truck owner makes when they find out how much a set of injectors costs. It isn’t quite a gasp. It isn’t quite a scream. It’s more of a quiet, defeated: “Oh.” Then silence. Then you look at the mechanic. Then you look at the truck. Then you […]
The Top 10 Diesel Pickup Trucks Of All Time, By Year, Make, and Model
Choosing a powerful diesel pickup truck means looking at towing strength, engine reliability, and overall long-term cabin comfort. Buyers must carefully balance heavy-duty pulling capacity with the mechanical history of the engine to find a vehicle that can handle grueling jobs without frequent shop visits. While newer models offer cutting-edge luxury and jaw-dropping torque numbers, […]
Grocery Parking Trauma: Dually Parking — How to Take Up Four Spaces and Blame the Prius
There are few experiences more humbling for a heavy-duty diesel truck owner than trying to park a dually in a normal grocery store parking lot. You arrive in your rig feeling like an absolute titan of the asphalt. The Cummins is purring like a 6.7-liter cat. The turbo whistle sounds like music to your ears. […]
The Exhaust Note Romance: Why I Sleep Better to the Sound of a Cold-Start Idle
Some people fall asleep to the gentle, rhythmic crashing of ocean waves. Some people need a box fan running on high three feet from their head, practically creating a low-grade hurricane in the bedroom just to shut their brain off. Others pay $4.99 a month for an app that simulates a thunderstorm in a rainforest. […]
The Dynomite Diesel Patriot Series™ Is A Smart Upgrade for Your Cummins Diesel Engine
If you own a 2004-2007 Dodge Ram equipped with the legendary 5.9L or 6.7L Cummins engine, you already know how important fuel system performance is to the reliability and power of your truck. Whether you’re using your Cummins for daily driving, towing, hauling, or work, your injectors play a critical role in keeping your engine […]
Protect Your 6.7L Cummins with the Fleece Performance Intake and Grid Heater Kit
Folks, if you own a 6.7L Cummins-powered truck, chances are you’ve heard about — or experienced firsthand — the infamous grid heater nut failure problem. It’s one of the most common issues diesel owners run into, and unfortunately, it can become a catastrophic engine failure if left unaddressed. At Flying Wrench, we’ve seen this issue […]
All The Information You Need For Your Diesel
Whether you have an early 2000’s truck or a new truck, the more information at your disposal the better. The easiest way to achieve this is the Edge CTS-3 monitor. It is a monitor that plugs into the obd2 port, simple plug and play. The convenient thing about the CTS-3 is the EAS add-ons. Whether […]