Aftermarket Diesel Innovations: Evolutionary, Revolutionary Or Illegal?
Diesel technology has come a long way, evolving from smelly, dirty, slow, workhorse engines to clean-burning, high-torque, high-horsepower engines that can give many gasoline engines a run for the money on a drag strip or race track.
VIDEO: Diesel Exhaust Fluid And Filters
Andrew Markel discusses the importance of keeping the right amount of diesel exhaust fluid in the vehicle, and how the filter monitors the level and cleanliness of the fluid.
Standard Motor Products Awarding $15K With ‘Bigger, Better Diesel’ Scholarship
Running through June 29, the inaugural competition will present three up-and-coming students with a $5,000 scholarship.
Kenworth Sales Donates $400K To Salt Lake Community College
Kenworth Sales recently made a $400,000 donation to Salt Lake Community College’s new Westpointe Workforce Training & Education Center.
VIDEO: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Winter Tip
Andrew Markel shares a quick tip about diesel exhaust fluid and why the level sensor may show as low in the winter, even when it is topped off.
Diesel Technician Program Gives Students Path Into Growing Career Field
The Utah Diesel Technician Pathways program starts in high school with the completion of select classes. Upon graduation, students will complete an internship with one of the diesel technician industry partners and then at least one year of training at Salt Lake Community College.
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.
FAQs on Engine Programming: Tips for Tuners
What are they? How do they work in conjunction with the engine? Do they really improve performance and gas mileage? Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Just drop in a magic “chip” and your car or truck suddenly takes on NASCAR-like qualities ─ able to accelerate quicker or even achieve better gas mileage. Too good to be
Sprinter Diagnostics Quick Quiz
Are you up to par on Sprinter Diesel Diagnostics? Try out this quick quiz on Sprinter Diesel Diagnostics covering common rail injection systems and the differences between the 2.7 and the 3.0 engines. [QUIZZIN 201]
High Pressure Fuel Pump Function Tip Clip
In this clip, taken directly from Robert Bosch, LLC’s live streaming TPMS class, Bob Pattengale explains how the high pressure fuel pump on the first generation Sprinter function and the shutdown solenoid. [computer] Please enable Javascript to watch this video [/computer] [tablet] Please enable Javascript to watch this video [/tablet] [mobile] Please enable Javascript to
First Generation Sprinter Tip Clip
In this clip, taken directly from Robert Bosch, LLC’s live streaming TPMS class, Bob Pattengale goes into some detail about the first generation Sprinter. [computer] Please enable Javascript to watch this video [/computer] [tablet] Please enable Javascript to watch this video [/tablet] [mobile] Please enable Javascript to watch this video [/mobile]
Duramax Diesel Diagnostics Update
This course covers the changes on the Duramax 6.6L diesel from LB7, LLY, LBZ, LMM, LML, and the new LGH, spanning 2001-2012.