Gregg Wartgow

Gregg Wartgow

Peterbilt
Peterbilt 579
Emissions & Efficiency

How integrated powertrains, engine controls impact fuel efficiency

April 11, 2024
Hardware improvements that emphasize electronic advancements and reduce excessive idling can lead to greater savings at the pump.
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Emissions & Efficiency

How to spec the most fuel-efficient sleepers

April 10, 2024
With operational costs rising, fleets need to save money where they can, and that starts with spec'ing their long-haul trucks to sip, not guzzle, fuel.
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Shop Operations

AI as the ultimate back-office assistant

March 21, 2024
How shop managers can use AI to streamline tedious back-office processes, from interview scheduling to managing telematics data.
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DPF jail
Emissions & Efficiency

Wrongfully condemned: How to give DPFs a clean record

Nov. 14, 2023
Just because a DPF looks dirty doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve a second chance, though some should be sentenced to the scrap yard. Here’s how to tell if you can clean or replace...
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Emissions System Exorcist
Diagnostic & Repair

Aftertreatment exorcisms made easy

Oct. 31, 2023
Some issues in the aftertreatment system can make it seem like it's possessed. With the right troubleshooting techniques and regular DPF cleanings, you can exorcise those DTCs...
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Fluids & Chemicals

Simplifying engine oil sampling

May 22, 2023
How fleets can take preventive maintenance up a notch with the right oil sampling tools and techniques.