Why the Smoke

[Cummins Thunder]

Why the smoke, indeed? Every time I see a large or small truck belch a huge amount of smoke, I think to myself, "It's no wonder people hate diesels". Everyone knows that diesels are filthy, right? Is it not surprising that, though diesel vehicles are the norm in Europe, they barely have a foot hold in this country. Just think where we'd be if GM hadn't produced such a crappy diesel engine and folks didn't have to see displays of trucks and buses making large quantities of smoke.



What I'm trying to say is, if you believe in diesel power and want to see more diesel vehicles in this country (and possibly cheaper fuel), remember, you're an "ambassador for diesel". Every time you blow smoke into someone's face, you've alienated another potential supporter for diesel and reinforced the view that diesel truck drivers are a bunch of in-bred hicks.



Bob

If they don't like my truck and my hobby. Well, ummmm... Screw em

My truck has plenty of local fans. And at the same time, a few people who hate it. You can't please everyone



So which tree hugger is first in line to flame me



CJ

 

[rjohnson916]

It's not smoking out other people that turns me on, as it is seeing the cloud from passenger mirror angled down. I don't like fogging for mosquitos, but I do like blowing a plume just before my truck leves the light. :-laf



-Ryan

 

[lcaad1249]

Sounds like too many people on here have been listening to Gale Banks on the Spike TV shows.