A fuel rail pressure sensor monitors the diesel engine’s fuel rail pressure. It measures the fuel pressure and sends data to the engine control unit (ECU). This guide will cover fuel rail pressure sensors, including their locations and maintenance. What Is a Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor? A diesel engine relies on working components to send …
Diesel trucks cover long distances and haul heavy loads, so a more efficient fuel intake means spending less time and money at the pump and fewer negative effects on the environment. The popularity of diesel trucks remains generally high. Popular choices include the Ford F-250 Super Duty and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, though Duramax …
Modifying your diesel truck can improve its performance and help you save on the cost of fuel. In addition, it’s also extremely satisfying to level up your vehicle. If you’re looking for ways to upgrade and modify your diesel truck, start with this list! 10 Ways to Improve Diesel Engine Performance Not every modification …
A DPF (diesel particulate filter) is a specially designed filter that is designed to capture soot from your vehicle’s exhaust system. The reason behind the need for DPFs is to meet the emission standards from the EPA. A blocked DPF filter can cause problems, which is why you need to make sure that it is clean. If …
What To Do If Your Diesel Fuel Gels If you drive a diesel vehicle, you must consider diesel fuel gelling as part of your preventive maintenance routine. Diesel fuel gelling occurs when the fuel thickens or ‘gels’ in cold temperatures, which can hinder the engine’s operations and significantly impact your vehicle’s ability to start. It is …
Diesel fuel is mildly hygroscopic, attracting and absorbing moisture from out of the air. Water can also enter the fuel system from poorly maintained storage tanks at diesel fuel retailers. Regularly leaving water in the fuel system can cause numerous issues, including rust and corrosion, icing in winter months and microbial growth. As an additive manufacturer, we prevent water-related …
Investing in quality fuel protects your car and improves mileage Pain at the Pump Every day you drive past gas stations and watch the fuel prices tick upward. That is when a powerless feeling settles in knowing that you have no choice but to bite the bullet and pay sky high prices for the same …
It is getting to that time of year when the temperature is dropping and diesels aren’t particularly fond of the cold weather, especially when it gets below 0° F. Treating fuel with an anti-gel should be pretty easy, you should be able to just dump it in and be on your way right? Well almost… …
Whoever called it the most wonderful time of the year needs to reevaluate themselves. Winter is dark, cold, and a pain in the butt to get anything done. Unless you plow snow for a living, you probably can’t wait for winter to be over. Winter is not only hard on you and your body, it’s …