Understanding Diesel Oil Filtration
Approximately 75% of the contaminants trapped by the oil filter are combustion byproducts, like soot and sludge.
OTC Releases New Crankshaft And Cam Tools For Detroit Diesel Engines
The new crankshaft and cam tools are now available throughout North America.
VIDEO: Why Do Diesel Engines Need EGR?
Doug Kaufman discusses diesel engines and why even modern engines need an EGR system. Sponsored by Blue Streak.
VIDEO: Diesel Exhaust Fluid
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. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Four Seasons Introduces Dodge Ram Diesel Problem-Solving Parts Kit
Four Seasons has introduced the Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel problem-solving parts kit, complete with everything that expert technicians need – all under a single part number.
Diesel Exhaust Particulate Filters: How Do They Work, What Do They Do?
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is a ceramic filter that has thousands of tiny channels or honeycomb-shaped openings that trap the soot onto the channel walls and prevent the particulate matter (down to 1 micron) from exiting out the tailpipe. The honeycombed inner structure is covered with a layer of a chemical catalyst that contains small amounts of precious metals, usually platinum or palladium.
The Duramax Dilemma: Injector Circuit Diagnostics
The owner of this GM Duramax was headed to Montana on vacation with his family and camper trailer in tow. After stopping for lunch, the owner was dismayed to find that his Duramax immediately went into “limp mode” as the engine started.
Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator Reformulated For Use In All Diesel Engines
The term “stiction” describes the gummy, sticky residue of caked-on oil varnish buildup that occurs on diesel injectors, bearings, turbos and engine components.
Diesel Coolants: The Right Fluid For The Right Application
Which antifreeze should you use in your diesel engine? It seems just when you think that things are starting to settle down, some spec changes. Engine oil has been a hot topic over the past several months and has seen many changes over the past 10 years.
Ford Diesel CK-4 And FA-4 Statement
On Dec. 1, 2016 the American Petroleum Institute (API) began licensing two new diesel motor categories: CK-4 and FA-4. API CK-4 was released to replace CJ-4. FA-4 is a low-viscosity diesel oil released for diesel engines designed for such oils.
IPA Introduces Diesel-Fuel Injection Cleaner And Primer
The Diesel-Fuel Injection Cleaner and Primer (#9080) allows technicians to fill the fuel tank reservoir with a fuel system cleaning fluid and clean fuel injectors.
Standard Motor Products Releases 100 New Diesel Parts
The company says the highlight is Standard’s new line of diesel fuel injectors, which includes 17 exclusive, 100-percent-new diesel fuel injectors for Ford Power Stroke 6.0L and 6.4L applications.
