Cooling System Tips For The 6.0L/7.3L Powerstroke Engine
One of the most overlooked preventive maintenance items in a diesel engine is the coolant system. Maintaining the coolant system is just as important as an oil change – in fact, the coolant condition in a diesel engine may even be more important than in a gasoline engine.
Servicing The GM Duramax Diesel Engine
The question that I often hear about the Duramax is “What kind of problems do you see with these engines?” I have to admit that these engines have a great reputation. While some problems have plagued a few of the Duramax engines, there hasn’t been anything as detrimental as what other manufacturers have had to deal with. There are always going to be issues with anything that has to do with internal combustion. The best way to examine the Duramax would be to break down the engines by their generation and evaluate issues of each.
Honeywell Turbochargers Help Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Post Industry-Best 46 mpg In Highway Driving
Honeywell turbochargers are a vital component of the soon-to-be-released 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel that will get an industry-best 46 mpg in highway driving, setting the bar higher for fuel efficiency and emissions control, according to the company.
Engine Series: Cummins Diesel Powers Dodge For Nearly 25 Years
When you hear the name Cummins, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most of the time, if you have any knowledge of trucks, a Dodge truck is the first thing that comes to mind. The Cummins diesel engine has always had a great reputation for reliable diesel power. Though the Cummins diesel engine can be found in many applications, it seems to obtain most of its credit from drivers of over the road trucks.
Compression Testing JASPER’s Complete Diesel Engine
In its continuing effort to provide customers with the perfect product, Jasper Engines & Transmissions has improved the testing process on all of its Complete diesel format engines.
TechSmart Releases New PMD Relocation Kit Tech Session Video
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has released a new TechSmart Tech Session featuring the TechSmart PMD Relocation Kit (S39001). This video presents a real-life solution to the problem found in many GM 6.5L diesel engines.
Servicing 6.0L Power Stroke Engines
If there is one engine that plagues the mid-size diesel world, you would have to say that it is the 6.0L Power Stroke. This engine has the worst repair history that has plagued and continues to plague Ford truck owners today. Even though the engine was only produced from 2003 to 2008, truck buyers often steer away from these engines when purchasing a diesel truck.
Tech Talk: Biomass or Bio Mess?
Addressing the issues associated with ‘Home Brewed’ Bio-Diesel
Prestone Introduces Command Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Prestone Command DEF is a liquid-reducing agent that has been developed for use in all diesel engines that are equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system.
Bosch Announces Clean Diesel Technology On 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Technology
Bosch has announced that its clean diesel technology will be featured on the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which debuted Jan. 14 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Ford Tech Tip: Cackling Powerstroke Injector
Some Ford diesel vehicles with the 7.3L engine may experience a misfire or “cackle.” The injectors in the 7.3L diesel run off of the high-pressure engine oil pump.The #8 injector is the farthest away from the oil pump, causing a filling problem, which may result in a misfire. Ford replaced the #8 injector in some vehicles as needed with a different injector to solve the problem.
Tech Feature: Diagnosing Diesel Injector Problems
Injectors can fail in ways other than becoming just worn out or tired. Diesel guru Bob McDonald discusses common and not so common injector fails.