Turbo Diesel Register

06/01/2026

FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA FROM THE TDR

If your dad loves his Cummins Turbo Diesel --OR-- no truck, but he's a HISTORY BUFF, be sure to check out today's TDR home page post.

The editor has an excellent Father's Day gift idea and you can even get a free sample to try-before-you-buy 😁.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/fathers-day-gift-idea.276692/

06/01/2026

✨Congratulations to TDR Member Michael T. Smith ✨
Michael's truck photo was selected for the month of June in the annual Turbo Diesel Register magazine's calendar contest. Thank you Michael for being a part of the TDR community!
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The annual TDR calendar contest: imagine your truck photo on thousands of shop and office walls across the country next year. The contest for the 2027 calendar is happening now and the deadline is September 1. If you own a Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel truck you can enter the contest by posting truck photos at the TDR's Forums here:

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/2027-calendar-contest-post-your-truck-photos-here.276448/

05/14/2026

STRAWBERRY JAM IN NORTH CAROLINA!
If you're in the Bryson City, NC area this weekend, don't miss the annual STRAWBERRY JAM at Darnell Farms - Saturday and Sunday May 16 & 17.
www.darnellfarms.com/strawberry-jam/

Long-time TDR member Randy sent in this photo and it definitely made us all smile! Randy and his wife will be set up with their food truck roasting pecans, cashews and almonds. He said there will be lots of activities including live music, dancing, vendors, food trucks, contests, Dream Whips, and lots of strawberries right from the field. Plus, it's free to get in and enjoy!

If you're nowhere close at least we hope this makes you smile too.🍓🍓🍓

05/13/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dependability-proven-over-500-miles-built-road-ahead-cummins-inc-6fcfe

The Indy 500 isn’t about one fast lap. It’s about 500 miles of sustained performance.

05/12/2026

"Major truck and engine manufacturers are no longer just preparing for EPA 2027 – they are actively demonstrating that cleaner diesel can be both practical and commercially viable." from today's Engine Technology Forum Blog Post: Industry Ready to Deliver Cleanest Diesel Engines Yet for EPA 2027

Over the last month, one message has come through loud and clear: truck and engine manufacturers are ready for the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) engine emission standards. The new standards, which take effect in 2027, are not a minor tweak. They sharply reduce allowable nitrogen....

05/12/2026

Why go it alone when it comes to shopping for a used Dodge Ram Diesel?

The TDR publishes downloadable Turbo Diesel Buyer's Guides books, which are a no-charge part of a TDR membership.

Non-members can easily also purchase the books here:
https://tdr-online.com/shop-1/ols/categories/buyers-guide

The 14 Buyer's Guide book options include an overview for all years, and individual books that cover the range of 2003-2023 model year trucks. The sample Table of Contents shown in this post is from the All Years, Volume I Buyer's Guide.

Since 1993 the Turbo Diesel Register and its community of diesel-minded owners, operators, and enthusiasts, have been the #1 print and online resource for the most thorough technical information, data and experience on 1989-2024 Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel trucks.

www.turbodieselregister.com

05/06/2026

FOR SALE BY OWNER - 12-VALVE ENGINE
A TDR member has just listed his 12-valve engine for sale in the TDR Classifieds. The post can be found at the TDR's site under Forums/ General Turbo Diesel Topics / Classified Ads / 1994-2002 (2nd Generation) Ads

Here is the direct link to the listing:

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/complete-running-12-valve-engine-with-215-pump.276637/

05/01/2026

WHAT A RIG!!! 🔥 Congratulations to TDR member Marshall and his band of merry travelers, the CHAMBERS FAMILY OVERLAND!

Marshall's photo entry was selected by the calendar contest judges for the month of May. And, Marshall is a 3-time TDR calendar contest winner (see his other winning photos in the second image). Thank you all for being a part of the TDR community!

📸📸📸 CALENDAR CONTEST! 📸📸📸
The Annual TDR Calendar Contest is well underway. Be sure to visit the TDR's website for all details and how to enter photos of your Dodge/Ram Turbo Diesel truck. (It's pretty simple, log in, or create a free user name and password if you are not a current TDR member, and log in to post to the forum section for the calendar contest). Contest deadline: September 1, 2026.

www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/announcing-the-20th-annual-tdr-calendar-contest.276451/

04/28/2026

WHERE HAVE ALL THE DIESELS GONE?

Stop by the TDR for the latest home page post and read a free sample article from the TDR's new book, "DEMISE OF THE DIESEL".

This digital book offers up the big picture on the downfall of diesel and is included as a part of your TDR membership (the PDF download can also be purchased if you are not a current TDR member).

You'll learn about the history of diesel cars and trucks in the US, the role of the EPA and CARB, the cheating, the scandals (then more cheating and scandals), and what the future holds for diesels here:

www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/the-tdr-endoresement-and-the-demise-of-the-diesel.276620/

04/28/2026

JOIN THE CLUB. Subscribe to the TDR and receive four quarterly magazines and a copy of the annual TDR wall calendar.

Plus, your subscription will allow you full access to the TDR's online technical library, magazine back issues (to Issue 40), and full access to the longest running online forum that is solely focused on Ram Turbo Diesel trucks.

An annual subscription is $35 ($45 international). Oh, and one other thing - subscribe with confidence because the TDR never does automatic renewals.

https://tdr-online.com