- June 1, 2026
- By Tess
- In Duramax, Engine, Engine Maintenance, Transmission
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The Allison Limp: Why Your Duramax is Stuck in 3rd Gear
If you use your Duramax diesel for heavy towing, you know there is no better partner than the Allison automatic transmission. It’s a legendary gearbox built for punishment. However, even the toughest setups have a built-in defense mechanism that can catch you completely off guard: Transmission Limp Mode. Imagine pulling a heavy camper down Highway
- May 15, 2026
- By Tess
- In Diagnostics, Diesel, Duramax
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Duramax L5P Limp Mode: Decoding the Most Common Sensor Failures
Since its debut in 2017, the L5P Duramax has proven to be a powerhouse, offering incredible towing capacity and a much-improved fuel system over the previous LML generation. However, it has one major “Achilles heel”: its highly sensitive sensor network. There is nothing more frustrating than hauling a trailer down I-20 and having your truck
- May 1, 2026
- By Tess
- In Diagnostics, Diesel Upgrades, Engine, maintenance, Powerstroke
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6.0L Powerstroke Bulletproofing: Is It Still Worth It in 2026?
The 6.0L Powerstroke is perhaps the most misunderstood engine in diesel history. When it first hit the streets in 2003, it gained a reputation for head gasket failures and EGR issues. However, decades later, the 6.0L has a cult following. Why? Because once you fix the “factory flaws,” these engines are remarkably durable and fun
- April 15, 2026
- By Tess
- In Engine Maintenance, Powerstroke, truck problems, Truck Repair
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The CP4 Disaster: Is Your 6.7L Powerstroke a Ticking Time Bomb?
If you own a 2011–2024 Ford Super Duty, you likely love the torque and towing power of the 6.7L Powerstroke. But there is a silent “villain” lurking under the hood that has kept diesel owners and fleet managers awake at night for over a decade: The Bosch CP4 High-Pressure Fuel Pump. At Beyer Motorsports, we’ve
- March 25, 2026
- By Tess
- In maintenance, Truck Trailer
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Getting Your Truck Ready for Towing Season: What to Check Before Spring Adventures
As winter fades and spring arrives in Iowa, many truck owners start preparing for warmer-weather activities: camping trips, boating weekends, hauling ATVs, or towing trailers for road trips. Before you hook up your camper or trailer, it’s important to make sure your truck is ready for the extra workload. Towing places additional stress on your
- March 11, 2026
- By Tess
- In Brakes, Engine Maintenance, maintenance, Suspension, Tires, Truck Repair
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Spring Truck Maintenance Checklist: 8 Things to Inspect After Winter
By the time March rolls around in Iowa, your truck has likely endured months of freezing temperatures, road salt, potholes, and repeated cold starts. Even if everything still seems to be running fine, winter conditions can quietly cause wear and damage that shows up later. Spring is the perfect time to inspect key components and
- February 23, 2026
- By Tess
- In Diesel, maintenance, Truck Repair, Winter Driving
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6 Truck Issues That Show Up After Extreme Cold
By February in Iowa, most trucks have survived the worst of winter. But just because your truck made it through the cold doesn’t mean everything is fine. Extreme temperatures, road salt, potholes, and repeated cold starts quietly stress your vehicle. Many problems don’t show up during the freeze, they appear after temperatures fluctuate. At Beyer
- January 27, 2026
- By Tess
- In Diesel, maintenance, Truck Repair, Vehicle Repair, Winter Driving
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Why Your Truck Feels Sluggish in Cold Weather (And How to Fix It)
If your truck feels sluggish in January with slow acceleration, reduced power, or poor throttle response, you’re not imagining it. Cold weather in Iowa affects nearly every system in your vehicle, especially diesel and high-mileage trucks. At Beyer Motorsports in Cedar Falls, we see winter performance complaints spike every January. Here’s why your truck may
- January 13, 2026
- By Tess
- In Diesel, Diesel Tips, maintenance, Winter Driving
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Winter Tips for Diesel Trucks: How to Avoid Breakdowns in January
January is often the toughest month of the year for diesel trucks in Iowa and across the Midwest. Extreme cold, icy roads, and short daylight hours put added stress on engines, fuel systems, batteries, and drivetrains. Many winter breakdowns don’t happen because something suddenly “failed”, they happen because cold weather exposes small, existing issues. At
- December 23, 2025
- By Tess
- In Diesel, maintenance, Winter Driving
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Preventing Diesel Fuel Gelling
Diesel trucks are built for power, hauling, and durability but even the toughest diesel engine can fail in extreme Iowa winter temperatures. One of the biggest cold-weather issues diesel owners face is fuel gelling, a problem that can leave your truck unable to start or stranded on the side of the road. At Beyer Motorsports
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