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DD5 and DD8 Engines Eliminate Park Regeneration

DD5 and DD8 Engines Eliminate Park Regeneration The Detroit® DD5™ and DD8™ engines are specifically designed as industry workhorses, with reduced downtime accomplished through extended oil change intervals, variable cam phasing, a cracked rod process to improve piston rod tolerance and more. “The engines are used in slow-moving vehicles, like trash trucks or school buses, [...]
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Johnson Truck Center Offers Redesigned Western Star 49X Truck

Western Star Trucks, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, has released the all-new 49X truck. Five years in redesign, the 49X was planned and engineered to incorporate state-of-the-art technology for improved driver safety and comfort, durability, upfit adaptability, and maximum uptime. “The truck cab has moved from steel to aluminum so it is lighter [...]
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Why ReTran®?

As with any vehicle component, transmissions may fail and if that happens, one economical option is to purchase a remanufactured transmission. The Allison ReTran® program adheres to strict, original factory guidelines and is an excellent choice when selecting your replacement transmission. Johnson Truck Center’s factory-trained technicians are able to install your remanufactured transmission, delivering a […]

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