The Blog of AKMI Corporation
Tips and tricks about heavy duty trucks and diesel engines.
Brief Diesel Engine Timeline
The diesel engine timeline is a long history. Most automobiles out on the road today run on unleaded gasoline. But most of the trucks that are responsible for moving freight/products from point A to point B are assembled with diesel engines at the heart of the...
Aftermarket Trends over the Years
The heavy duty aftermarket has seen many changes over the last 30 plus years. These changes have affected not only the sales of heavy duty truck parts, but the overall quality of the parts as well. Commercial Trucks--1982: There were an estimated 3.6 million...
Hybrids on the Rise. Next up – ‘Flybrids’?
Recently I had been researching hybrid vehicles and technology to learn about them and maybe in future purchase a hybrid vehicle. While web surfing hybrids, I came across an article on the www.theguardian.com website that caught my attention. The title was “Can...
Marine Diesel Exhaust: Wet or Dry?
Marine exhaust systems are an important part of marine engines, but are often overlooked. When it comes to the exhaust systems, there are two main options for recreational boats: Wet or Dry. Ever wonder why a marine exhaust manifold looks like a big square piece of...
Discover the awesome history of mack trucks
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Built like a Mack Truck’ and ever wondered where it came from. Maybe you are a truck mechanic who is replacing heavy-duty truck parts on a Mack truck and you thought about where the saying came from. Or you could be a commuter who...
Volkswagen Beetle Facts You Didn’t Know
This car is a legend. That’s all we have to know. We don’t need numbers and figures to prove the charisma of an icon, we just know. However, the Volkswagen Beetle has so much to say, and they’re not just boring facts, but a cool story to how it became our favorite...
Finding the Right Repair Shop
Let’s say you are a new start-up company and you have a fleet of heavy duty trucks. You have some experience in the trucking industry, but feel it would be too costly to keep in-house mechanics and maintain your fleet. Finding trained & skilled mechanics is not...
How to ceramic coating your exhaust manifold
If you are running vehicles multiple hours a day or in some form of a professional racing league, having your parts professionally coated is probably your best option. But what about the average guy who is looking to restore their dream car, but is on a budget....
Flexplates vs Flywheels: The Ultimate Comparison
Often referred to as being the same thing, flywheels and flexplates have similarities but are quite different. 1. Flywheels are typically found on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, while flexplates are used in vehicles with automatic transmissions. A manual...
Truck Driver Career: Income And How to Become One
The heavy-duty trucking industry has a big demand for qualified truck drivers. There is also a need for qualified mechanics/technicians that are knowledgeable in repair work and know to use quality replacement diesel engine spare parts. If you like this world and the...