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When we re-engineered the Detroit™ DD15® engine, it set a new standard for fuel economy and performance. But our quest for greater efciency didn't stop there. Today, we're proud to expand our product line into transmissions, axles, and Virtual Technician, all of which can be serviced at hundreds of locations across North America. So if your business demands it all, visit DEMANDDETROIT.COM. DDC-EMC-OTH-0109-0113. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Detroit Diesel Corporation is registered to ISO 9001:2008. Copyright © Detroit Diesel Corporation. All rights reserved. Detroit™ is a brand of Detroit Diesel Corporation, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler company. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com

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