De-Rate Diagnostics Inc.

04/29/2022

Zipties folks...they'll stop a jack that can lift a semi on the spot.

But when put back in place will prevent future failure. Not easy to get to, but if you cut it put it back...imagine its your mothers car?

04/20/2022

Looking for dollar signs and not thinking about drivelines...it was windy too, completely unacceptable actions. He almost bumped the trailer next to him twice.

Loaded isuzu cabover with a broken spring is a recipe for disaster at 75mph...

03/17/2022

Figured I would bust out "Tyrone Malones" 'Hideout Truck' KW Aerodyne...

The wife got it in January for my birthday, seeing as how I'm Irish it seemed appropriate to have gold manifolds.

Happy St.Patricks Day!

Paccar (unofficial) MX Problem Solvers
Kenworth Fan Team
Peterbilt Lovers

02/22/2022

When you spend 6 hours updating a fleets road/cruise parameters there's a split second where you kind of miss doing engine work and clutches.

Then you look over at a younger lad doing trailer brakes and remember why you are doing what you do...Its just evolution in an industry.

02/09/2022

Somebody missed a ziptie in a channel when they cut it out and just ran an overlay without re-securing the harness.

Haters even hate the game but one ziptie not being put back where it came from (I did pull the scraps from the plastic frame mount so it was visible) caused a WSS fault and went into limp mode.

02/02/2022

12/07/2021

If there is one part I rarely see fail in 9+ years of dealing with them...PACCARs EGR cooler holds up better than any other on the market as far as trucking goes.

When it goes it goes though. Dropped quick when Pressure testing from the side.

Just sharing for those who rip Paccar apart everyday. Ask a Cummins owner how many he's had replaced and potentional damage it caused on other components.

Paccar (unofficial) MX Problem Solvers
Paccar MX Engine Forum

11/27/2021

When you're enjoying a holiday beverage and the only thing left on the specials board is an "86"

Happy Holidays from De-Rate Diagnostics!