In recent years, the number of veteran and active-duty military support organizations has grown a lot, and that’s wonderful. Veterans need the support and respect of the nation for what they were willing to do when no one else would. When those soldiers deploy overseas, they leave important people behind—their...
Common Misconceptions About Diesel Engines
Affirm CollaboratorJanuary 14, 2020
Diesel engines were long subjected to trucks, trains, and large ships, but they are gaining more interest these days. Many people now see them as a better alternative to the gasoline engine, and as such, consumers are buying vehicles with diesel engines. However, myths and common misconceptions about diesel engines...
Top Reasons to Get a Diesel Engine for your Truck
Affirm CollaboratorJanuary 02, 2020
When you think about a diesel-powered truck, images of jacked-up 4-wheel drive monster trucks pop into your head. Or, perhaps you see massive 18-wheelers barreling down the highway pulling heavy loads to a far-off destination. Both would be correct, but these are not the limit of diesel engines. They are...
How to Make Your Transmission Last Longer
Affirm CollaboratorDecember 23, 2019
Problems with the transmission of any car or truck are always big—there’s no such thing as a small transmission problem. And, unfortunately, with big problems come big price tags. Transmission repairs are about as expensive as it gets for cars and trucks. Fortunately, you don’t have to sit back and wait for something to go wrong; there are preventative steps you can take. Instead of waiting for the worst, take care of the Revmax transmission on your Cummins motor. Here are some solid tips on how to make your transmission last longer.
Honorable Ways to Support the Veteran Community
Affirm CollaboratorDecember 16, 2019
When soldiers return home from active duty, many of them struggle to adjust to civilian life. For so long their identity was that of a soldier—a man or woman in uniform. However, once they complete their service, many veterans feel a lack of purpose; they feel overwhelmed and out of touch with a civilian lifestyle. Soldiers may also bring back physical and mental ailments with them, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. With almost 18 million veterans in the United States, many organizations are stepping up to answer the call for assistance. If you want to help America’s soldiers, we offer a list of honorable ways to support the veteran community. It’s one thing to say, “I support the troops”—it’s another to actually do it. Volunteer or donate to help one of these organizations helping veterans meet the new challenges they face upon returning home.
