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Walk through the shop at Redneck Diesel Performance, and you might find a semi getting an engine overhaul, a medium-duty work truck being diagnosed, a side-by-side needing suspension repairs, and a batch of parts waiting...

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We work on a little bit of everything at Redneck Diesel Performance. Brakes, suspension, transmissions, electrical problems, inspections—you name it. But if you spend any time around our shop, you’ll hear us say that eng...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-we-say-engine-work-is-our-bread-and-butter","title":"Why We Say \"Engine Work Is Our Bread and Butter\"","summary":"We work on a little bit of everything at Redneck Diesel Performance. Brakes, suspension, transmissions, electrical problems, inspections—you name it. But if you spend any time around our shop, you’ll hear us say that eng...","date_modified":"2026-10-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/the-brakes-looked-good%E2%80%94until-we-pulled-the-drums","html_content":"

A brake inspection takes more than peeking at the shoes and saying, “Yep, there’s still some meat on ’em.”

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If you’ve seen Bootlegger or Gunslinger, you already know we have a hard time leaving well enough alone.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/what-our-own-race-trucks-say-about-our-shop","title":"What Our Own Race Trucks Say About Our Shop","summary":"If you’ve seen Bootlegger or Gunslinger, you already know we have a hard time leaving well enough alone.","date_modified":"2026-09-29T20:53:44Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/%E2%80%9Cit-can-wait%E2%80%9D-can-get-expensive-why-truck-maintenance-matters","html_content":"

We get it. The truck is still running, loads need to be hauled, and nobody wants to take a working truck off the road for a bushing replacement or an overhead adjustment. It’s easy to say, “We’ll get to it next time.”

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A Cummins truck rolls in with fault code 559, a rough idle, and fuel filters that have already been changed. It’d be easy to point at the high-pressure pump and start ordering parts.

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When we tell a customer that pulling the cylinder head can be like opening Pandora’s box, we aren’t saying the engine is ruined. We’re saying there’s only so much anybody can see while the head is still bolted down.

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I

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Powder coating is a durable way to protect metal parts while giving them a clean, custom finish.

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An overhead adjustment isn’t just a chance to set the valves and button the engine back up. With the valve covers off, a mechanic can see parts that spend the rest of their lives hidden.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/an-overhead-inspection-can-catch-more-than-incorrect-valve-lash","title":"An Overhead Inspection Can Catch More Than Incorrect Valve Lash","summary":"An overhead adjustment isn’t just a chance to set the valves and button the engine back up. With the valve covers off, a mechanic can see parts that spend the rest of their lives hidden.","date_modified":"2026-09-23T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-active-fluid-leaks-can-cause-an-inspection-failure","html_content":"

A working truck is bound to have some grime underneath it. A little staining around an old gasket or a dry spot on the frame doesn’t automatically mean it has an active leak.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-active-fluid-leaks-can-cause-an-inspection-failure","title":"Why Active Fluid Leaks Can Cause an Inspection Failure","summary":"A working truck is bound to have some grime underneath it. A little staining around an old gasket or a dry spot on the frame doesn’t automatically mean it has an active leak.","date_modified":"2026-09-22T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-choose-powder-coating-over-paint","html_content":"

Work trucks get hit with rocks and road grime. Side-by-sides get buried in mud. Race trucks, trailers, and outdoor projects have to deal with whatever the weather and the job throw at them.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-choose-powder-coating-over-paint","title":"Why Choose Powder Coating Over Paint?","summary":"Work trucks get hit with rocks and road grime. Side-by-sides get buried in mud. Race trucks, trailers, and outdoor projects have to deal with whatever the weather and the job throw at them.","date_modified":"2026-09-21T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-an-engine-rebuild-estimate-can-change-after-teardown","html_content":"

An engine rebuild estimate is based on the information available before the engine is completely disassembled. Diagnostic testing, fault codes, visible damage, fluid condition, and the truck’s symptoms help us build an i...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-an-engine-rebuild-estimate-can-change-after-teardown","title":"Why an Engine Rebuild Estimate Can Change After Teardown","summary":"An engine rebuild estimate is based on the information available before the engine is completely disassembled. Diagnostic testing, fault codes, visible damage, fluid condition, and the truck’s symptoms help us build an i...","date_modified":"2026-09-19T16:20:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/what-metal-in-a-filter-can-tell-us-about-engine-condition","html_content":"

Finding metal inside a filter is never something a diesel mechanic wants to see. A small amount of extremely fine material may be expected in certain situations, especially during engine break-in, but visible flakes, sha...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/what-metal-in-a-filter-can-tell-us-about-engine-condition","title":"What Metal in a Filter Can Tell Us About Engine Condition","summary":"Finding metal inside a filter is never something a diesel mechanic wants to see. A small amount of extremely fine material may be expected in certain situations, especially during engine break-in, but visible flakes, sha...","date_modified":"2026-09-18T13:35:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-your-diesel-needs-an-overhead-adjustment","html_content":"

Not every truck that pulls into Redneck Diesel has something broken. Sometimes it’s here so something doesn’t break.

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When people hear Redneck Diesel Performance, they picture a semi in one of our bays. Fair enough—we work on a lot of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/we-work-on-more-than-trucks-industrial-diesel-engine-repair","title":"We Work on More Than Trucks: Industrial Diesel Engine Repair","summary":"When people hear Redneck Diesel Performance, they picture a semi in one of our bays. Fair enough—we work on a lot of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks.","date_modified":"2026-09-16T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/cheap-maintenance-that-can-save-your-diesel-engine","html_content":"

A heavy-duty diesel pulls a whole lot of air through its intake. Before that air reaches the turbocharger and engine, it needs to pass through a filter.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/cheap-maintenance-that-can-save-your-diesel-engine","title":"Cheap Maintenance That Can Save Your Diesel Engine","summary":"A heavy-duty diesel pulls a whole lot of air through its intake. Before that air reaches the turbocharger and engine, it needs to pass through a filter.","date_modified":"2026-09-16T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/what-happens-after-your-commercial-vehicle-fails-inspection","html_content":"

A failed Texas commercial state inspection means the truck had one or more items that didn’t meet the required standard when we inspected it. It doesn’t mean the truck is done for. It does mean those items need to be cor...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/what-happens-after-your-commercial-vehicle-fails-inspection","title":"What Happens After Your Commercial Vehicle Fails Inspection?","summary":"A failed Texas commercial state inspection means the truck had one or more items that didn’t meet the required standard when we inspected it. It doesn’t mean the truck is done for. It does mean those items need to be cor...","date_modified":"2026-09-14T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/the-overlooked-part-we-recommend-during-an-engine-rebuild","html_content":"

When you’re spending good money on an engine rebuild, you want the fresh motor to have every chance to last. That means looking at more than the pistons, liners, and bearings going inside it.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/the-overlooked-part-we-recommend-during-an-engine-rebuild","title":"The Overlooked Part We Recommend During an Engine Rebuild","summary":"When you’re spending good money on an engine rebuild, you want the fresh motor to have every chance to last. That means looking at more than the pistons, liners, and bearings going inside it.","date_modified":"2026-09-13T10:49:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/the-biggest-financial-mistake-owner-operators-make","html_content":"

One of the hardest conversations we have at Redneck Diesel Performance is telling an owner-operator their truck needs a major repair, then finding out there’s no money set aside to cover it.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/the-biggest-financial-mistake-owner-operators-make","title":"The Biggest Financial Mistake Owner-Operators Make","summary":"One of the hardest conversations we have at Redneck Diesel Performance is telling an owner-operator their truck needs a major repair, then finding out there’s no money set aside to cover it.","date_modified":"2026-09-12T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-we-offer-such-a-wide-range-of-diesel-services","html_content":"

A truck rarely comes into the shop with a neat little note telling us exactly which part failed. It shows up with a check-engine light, a vibration, a leak, or a driver saying, “It just doesn’t pull like it used to.”

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-we-offer-such-a-wide-range-of-diesel-services","title":"Why We Offer Such a Wide Range of Diesel Services","summary":"A truck rarely comes into the shop with a neat little note telling us exactly which part failed. It shows up with a check-engine light, a vibration, a leak, or a driver saying, “It just doesn’t pull like it used to.”","date_modified":"2026-09-11T23:33:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/a-mechanic%E2%80%99s-advice-get-your-truck-inspected-before%E2%80%94or-after%E2%80%94you","html_content":"

A used truck can look good in the pictures, start right up, and drive fine around the block. Then you get it home, put a load behind it, and find out what the seller didn’t mention.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/a-mechanic%E2%80%99s-advice-get-your-truck-inspected-before%E2%80%94or-after%E2%80%94you","title":"Get Your Truck Inspected Before—or After—You Buy","summary":"A used truck can look good in the pictures, start right up, and drive fine around the block. Then you get it home, put a load behind it, and find out what the seller didn’t mention.","date_modified":"2026-09-11T20:04:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/in-frame-vs-out-of-frame-rebuilds-what%E2%80%99s-the-difference","html_content":"

When a diesel engine needs major work, one of the first things customers ask us is, “Can you rebuild it in the truck, or do you have to pull the whole engine?”

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/in-frame-vs-out-of-frame-rebuilds-what%E2%80%99s-the-difference","title":"In-Frame vs. Out-of-Frame Rebuilds: What’s the Difference?","summary":"When a diesel engine needs major work, one of the first things customers ask us is, “Can you rebuild it in the truck, or do you have to pull the whole engine?”","date_modified":"2026-09-11T19:24:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/what-does-a-texas-commercial-state-inspection-entail","html_content":"

A Texas commercial state inspection covers a whole lot more than headlights and tire tread. It’s a safety check to determine whether a truck meets the state’s minimum requirements on the day it’s inspected.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/what-does-a-texas-commercial-state-inspection-entail","title":"What Does a Texas Commercial State Inspection Entail?","summary":"A Texas commercial state inspection covers a whole lot more than headlights and tire tread. It’s a safety check to determine whether a truck meets the state’s minimum requirements on the day it’s inspected.","date_modified":"2026-09-11T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/when-replacing-one-worn-part-can-prevent-a-much-larger-repair","html_content":"

A worn part may not stop your truck immediately, but that doesn’t mean it is safe to ignore. Many components on a commercial truck work together, so when one begins to loosen, leak, drag, or move improperly, it can place...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/when-replacing-one-worn-part-can-prevent-a-much-larger-repair","title":"When Replacing One Worn Part Can Prevent a Much Larger Repair","summary":"A worn part may not stop your truck immediately, but that doesn’t mean it is safe to ignore. Many components on a commercial truck work together, so when one begins to loosen, leak, drag, or move improperly, it can place...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T15:16:22Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/the-story-behind-redneck-diesel-performance","html_content":"

The Story of Redneck Diesel Performance

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Rust in a diesel tank doesn’t stay politely in the tank.

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When this customer brought us their Peterbilt for an engine rebuild, the job wasn’t just about what was going on inside the motor. The truck was painted Peterbilt Legendary Red, and the owner wanted the engine to look li...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/rebuilt-to-run-powder-coated-to-match","title":"Rebuilt to Run. Powder-Coated to Match.","summary":"When this customer brought us their Peterbilt for an engine rebuild, the job wasn’t just about what was going on inside the motor. The truck was painted Peterbilt Legendary Red, and the owner wanted the engine to look li...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:56:06Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-we-started-doing-atv-and-side-by-side-repair","html_content":"

We didn’t get into ATV and side-by-side repair because somebody looked at a spreadsheet and decided off-road machines were the next big thing.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-we-started-doing-atv-and-side-by-side-repair","title":"Why We Started Working on ATVs and Side-by-Sides","summary":"We didn’t get into ATV and side-by-side repair because somebody looked at a spreadsheet and decided off-road machines were the next big thing.","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:44:46Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/keeping-your-entire-rig-ready-to-work","html_content":"

The truck gets most of the attention, but the trailer behind it is hauling the load, hitting the same rough roads, and putting in just as many miles. If its brakes, suspension, wheel ends, or tires are in bad shape, you’...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/keeping-your-entire-rig-ready-to-work","title":"Trailer Repair: Keep the Whole Rig Ready to Work","summary":"The truck gets most of the attention, but the trailer behind it is hauling the load, hitting the same rough roads, and putting in just as many miles. If its brakes, suspension, wheel ends, or tires are in bad shape, you’...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:44:14Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/the-most-common-summertime-failure-we-see-overheating","html_content":"

Texas summer doesn’t cut a working truck any slack. Triple-digit days, heavy loads, long idle times, Dallas–Fort Worth traffic, and hours on hot pavement can push a part that was just barely hanging on right over the edg...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/the-most-common-summertime-failure-we-see-overheating","title":"The Most Common Summertime Failure We See: Overheating","summary":"Texas summer doesn’t cut a working truck any slack. Triple-digit days, heavy loads, long idle times, Dallas–Fort Worth traffic, and hours on hot pavement can push a part that was just barely hanging on right over the edg...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:41:34Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/how-texas-heat-affects-commercial-trucks","html_content":"

Texas summer doesn’t cut a working truck any slack. Triple-digit days, heavy loads, long idle times, Dallas–Fort Worth traffic, and hours on hot pavement can push a part that was just barely hanging on right over the edg...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/how-texas-heat-affects-commercial-trucks","title":"How Texas Heat Affects Commercial Trucks","summary":"Texas summer doesn’t cut a working truck any slack. Triple-digit days, heavy loads, long idle times, Dallas–Fort Worth traffic, and hours on hot pavement can push a part that was just barely hanging on right over the edg...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:40:20Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/preparing-your-truck-for-its-texas-commercial-state-inspection","html_content":"

Your inspection shouldn’t be the first time somebody notices a headlight is out, a steer tire is worn down, or air is hissing from under the truck.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/preparing-your-truck-for-its-texas-commercial-state-inspection","title":"Preparing Your Truck for Its Texas Commercial State Inspection","summary":"Your inspection shouldn’t be the first time somebody notices a headlight is out, a steer tire is worn down, or air is hissing from under the truck.","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:39:35Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-we-don%E2%80%99t-perform-roadside-repairs","html_content":"

Redneck Diesel Performance offers mobile diesel repair across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. If your truck is parked in a fleet yard, at a job site, at your facility, or in a designated parking area with room to work, our m...

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-we-don%E2%80%99t-perform-roadside-repairs","title":"Why We Don’t Perform Roadside Repairs","summary":"Redneck Diesel Performance offers mobile diesel repair across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. If your truck is parked in a fleet yard, at a job site, at your facility, or in a designated parking area with room to work, our m...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:36:27Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/jake-brake-rebuilds-maintenance-that-helps-hold-your-rig-back","html_content":"

You know that familiar Jake brake bark. You hear it, the truck slows down, and you figure everything is doing its job.

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Mud, water, sand, rocks—an ATV or side-by-side is supposed to go places your truck won’t. That’s half the fun.

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If the clutch starts feeling different, don’t wait until the truck refuses to move before getting it checked.

","url":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/a-small-maintenance-job-that-can-prevent-a-big-repair","title":"A Small Clutch Maintenance Job Can Save You a Big Repair Bill","summary":"If the clutch starts feeling different, don’t wait until the truck refuses to move before getting it checked.","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:30:12Z"},{"id":"https://redneckdieselperformance.com/shop-stories/f/why-repair-history-helps-us-diagnose-recurring-problems","html_content":"

There’s a good chance you’re fed up by the time you bring us a truck that’s already been “fixed” once or twice. We get it. You’ve paid for parts, lost time, and the truck is right back to doing the same thing.

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Your truck is pulling to one side, wandering down the road, or eating up tires. So you bring it in for an alignment. Makes sense.

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That used truck might look sharp sitting on the lot. Fresh paint, a clean engine bay, no lights on the dash. Take it around the block and it may even drive just fine.

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You put a fresh set of steer tires on your truck, and a few months later one edge is already wearing down. Maybe the steering wheel shakes. Maybe the truck pulls to one side. Or maybe everything feels fine until you walk...

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Engine oil has a rough job. It lubricates moving parts, carries heat away, and picks up soot, moisture, combustion byproducts, and tiny bits of wear along the way. Your factory oil filter handles the engine’s basic filtr...

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A diesel engine can’t do its job if the fuel feeding it is full of water, dirt, or air. It also won’t be happy if the fuel pressure is wrong. You might notice a hard start, rough idle, or a truck that falls on its face u...

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We chose a 1961 White Super Mustang for one simple reason: nobody else had done it before.

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