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Gear Guide 54 | Overdrive | August 2018 Toll FREE: 1-888-788-3135 www.DieselSpec.ca Product and service that gives the best fuel effi ciency on the market NORTH AMERICAN LEADER IN PERFORMANCE AND FUEL ECONOMY FOR BIG RIGS • Mileage gain from 5% to 20% more • High performance parts • More horsepower and torque • Off-Highway tuning available ECM Tuning is the proces s of fine tuning the sof t ware program that controls your engine management system. WHAT DOES ECM TUNING MEAN ? GRAB YOUR OPPORTUNITY in becoming a Diesel Spec Dealer, email us at : i n f o @ d i e s e l s p e c . c a O V E R 3 5 0 L O C AT I O N S I N N O R T H A M E R I C A All-position tire TBC's Sumitomo ST719 all-position tire uses the tread design of the company's steer ST719SE that is engineered for increased wear, traction and performance. A wider tread width contributes to improved retreadability, while stone ejectors help minimize stone drilling and protect the tire casing. The ST719 also incorporates Sumitomo's S-Tech Design with an extra-wide tread face to facilitate increased vehicle stability. Twelve sizes are planned. tbcbrands.com, 800-238-6469 Reservoir purge valve Haldex's Purge Valve is de- signed to keep contaminants from building up in the reservoir by purging the air tank when the parking brake is set or emergency air is released from the towed vehicle. The valve has a maximum system pressure of 150 psi and an operating tempera- ture range of -45 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Serviceable filters can be cleaned and replaced without re- moving the valve from the vehicle. The valve has a built-in mounting bracket to help simplify installation. haldex.com, 800-643-2374 Stainless-steel hood shield RoadWorks' Stainless Steel Hood Shield is designed to transform a truck's ap- pearance while offering hood and windshield pro- tection against weather, bugs and debris. The shield has a stiffener rib along the top edge. It is available for 2008-15 Freightliner Cascadia, International ProStar, Kenworth T680/T800/W900L and Pe- terbilt 389 models. roadworksmfg.com, 800-448-8741

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