10 Things Diesel Oil Is Trying To Tell You
There are 10 important factors that determine the condition of oil and its service life.
Identifying And Fixing Heavy Duty Filter Issues
Today’s heavy-duty engines have evolved to incorporate modern technology and adhere to emissions regulations—which means their components have had to evolve with them. For technicians, this means that when an engine problem comes up, it’s not so simple to determine the root cause.
The All-New Ford EcoBlue Engine Is A Diesel Game-Changer
Ford has revealed the first new EcoBlue advanced diesel engine that will offer optimized fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 and NOX emissions for customers, using sophisticated technologies and innovative design.
Diesel Oil & Filters
One of the basic differences between oils formulated for diesel engines and those formulated for gasoline engines is more detergent and dispersant in the additive package. Diesel engines (even clean diesels) still produce a lot of soot that ends up in the crankcase. If the oil can’t keep the soot in suspension, it can end up as sludge in the crankcase and elsewhere in the engine.
Under the Hood: Diesel Dialog- Talking ‘Bout Performance Diesel Pistons
The interest in diesel performance has been growing. Bolt-on performance packages for diesel-powered pickup trucks can easily add 75-150 horsepower or more for everyday driving and towing. While pulling has been the traditional use for diesel-powered tractors and trucks, diesel-powered vehicles are now winning races and setting records in venues that have long been the exclusive realm of gasoline-powered engines.
Under the Hood: Dissecting GM’s Durable Duramax Diesel
When it was
introduced as a joint venture with Isuzu in 2001, GM’s Duramax made the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for 2001. It also made the list the following year in 2002.
New Rislone ‘DEF Crystal Clean’ Clears P20EE Codes
The product scrubs away crystal contaminants from the selective catalytic reduction systems of diesel cars, trucks and SUVs.
Carbon Deposit Q&A
Follow along to learn more about carbon deposits.
Verifying Boost Pressure Diagnostics
The best way to discover if an engine controls the boost pressure is the actual data PIDs for boost on a scan tool.
Duramax 6.6L Turbocharger Replacement
No matter the symptoms or damaged parts, the root cause of the failure must be diagnosed and resolved.
