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156: Breaking Down Diesel: Myths, Tuning & Truth


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The internet is packed with misleading information—and the automotive world is no exception. Thankfully, creators like Jamin Seat from the YouTube channel Freedom Worx are cutting through the noise. He tackles misunderstood topics head-on with engaging, easy-to-digest, and genuinely informative content—served with just the right dose of humour.

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In this episode of Tuned In, Jamin shares his journey from a kid who loved tinkering to becoming an engineer and respected automotive YouTuber. We also explore how he balances a full-time career in nuclear power with content creation, fueled by his passion for making complex automotive concepts easy to understand.

We dig into the efficiency of diesel engines and discuss some of the biggest myths in the diesel world, including the pros and cons of modern emissions control systems and how they really impact performance.

The conversation also dives into diesel tuning—what sets diesel apart from gasoline, why exhaust gas temperature (EGT) matters, and how it plays a critical role in monitoring engine performance. Of course, we couldn’t resist weighing in on the long-standing debate between Powerstroke, Cummins, and Duramax.

If you haven’t checked out Jamin’s YouTube channel yet, do yourself a favour and head over there. Fair warning: you might lose track of time—but at least you’ll come away knowing a whole lot more than when you started.

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Follow Jamin here:

Youtube: FreedomWorx
Instagram: FreedomWorx
Facebook: Jamin Seat

Timestamps:
0:00 Breaking Down Diesel: Myths, Tuning & Truth
3:37 How did you become interested in cars?
10:01 Why was the small block chev so popular for modification? 
11:28 What are your formal qualifications?
18:57 What made you want to start a Youtube channel? 
26:29 Are you hoping to turn YouTube into a fulltime career?
29:31 What drew you to diesel engines?
30:38 Why do trucks and tractors have diesel engines?
34:24 How do we make an emissions compliant diesel?
37:00 Emission control systems, pros and cons?
52:12 More fuel is more power?
55:07 Why do we monitor a diesel tune with EGT?
1:03:01 Where should we be putting our EGT sensors?
1:06:09 Why do people want to ‘Roll Coal’ on their diesel?
1:11:20 Pros & Cons Powerstroke vs Cummins vs Duromax?
1:14:34 How do you get big power from a Cummins?
1:16:30 What’s your opinion on oil change frequency?
1:21:59 Green house gas emissions US regulations
1:28:59 Final 3 questions



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