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Pilot and Tesla Open First Megacharger Site for Electric Semi-Trucks

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Pilot and Tesla Open First Megacharger Site for Electric Semi-Trucks

Fuel & Freight Rates · October 9, 2026

Six high-power charging stalls are now operating at Pilot #1390 in Ellabell, Georgia, giving Tesla Semi fleets a new charging location along major U.S. freight routes. Pilot…

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Another truck needs a valve adjustment

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Another truck needs a valve adjustment

The Wrench · September 30, 2026

Many drivers and owner-operators see valve adjustment as just another expense. But proper valve adjustment can help a diesel engine run efficiently and avoid wasting fuel. We check the valve clearance with a feeler gauge — and on this truck, the correct gauge won’t even fit. The clearance is too tight. That’s why checking and adjusting valves on time matters. Valve adjustment isn’t just money spent on diesel repair. Proper maintenance can help your engine run better and use fuel more efficiently.

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