Agricultural equipment is perhaps the most critical machinery in use today, directly providing for someone’s livelihood. Properly functioning diesel fuel injectors for your Case or New Holland farm equipment are just as important.
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Diesel Engine Fuel Pumps Explained
How much do you know about diesel engine fuel pumps? This part is one of the most vital components, allowing for combustion to occur.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Fuel Pumps ExplainedReplace the Injector Hold-Down Bolts on Your Diesel Injectors
Are you looking to replace the fuel injectors on your CAT 3406E, C15, or C15 ACERT diesel engine? If so, it’s probably fair to assume that you want the best quality, highest functioning injectors you can get. And, if you’re spending money on quality injectors, you want them to work correctly.
Continue reading Replace the Injector Hold-Down Bolts on Your Diesel InjectorsOriginal OEM Diesel Injector Compared to Genuine Bosch Injector
What do you do when you need new injectors for your DD13, DD15, or DD16 diesel engine? If you’re like a lot of people, you head to the dealership to get the OEM parts. But that’s not always convenient and can be expensive. In fact, you could end up paying way more at the dealership then some of your other supplier options.
Continue reading Original OEM Diesel Injector Compared to Genuine Bosch InjectorDiesel Fuel Grades Explained: #1 vs #2 vs #4 (What You Should Actually Be Running)
Not all diesel fuel is the same.
Most people think diesel is just diesel – but in reality, there are different fuel grades, and each one behaves differently inside your engine.
The three main types you’ll hear about are:
- #1 Diesel
- #2 Diesel
- #4 Diesel
Understanding the difference matters: because the wrong fuel choice can lead to poor performance, fuel system issues, or even downtime in extreme conditions.
Continue reading Diesel Fuel Grades Explained: #1 vs #2 vs #4 (What You Should Actually Be Running)Highway & Heavy Parts Answers Your Diesel Engine Questions: Turbochargers
Here at Highway & Heavy Parts, we sell a lot of turbochargers. We carry a number of the industry’s leading brands for all major OEMs, and have helped diagnose a lot of our customers’ turbo failures. We provide solutions to help get them back on the road.
Continue reading Highway & Heavy Parts Answers Your Diesel Engine Questions: TurbochargersWhy Most Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks Use Inline-6 Diesel Engines
If you look at almost any modern long-haul truck in the United States, you’ll find one thing in common:
👉 An inline-6 diesel engine under the hood.
That’s not a coincidence.
It comes down to balance, torque delivery, efficiency, and long-term durability – all critical factors for moving heavy loads over long distances.
Continue reading Why Most Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks Use Inline-6 Diesel EnginesWhy One Diesel Cylinder Runs Hotter Than the Others (And What It Means)
If one cylinder in your diesel engine is running hotter than the others, it’s not random.
It’s a sign of imbalance. In a diesel engine, imbalance means:
- Uneven combustion
- Uneven load distribution
- Increased stress in one area
The important part is understanding why that one cylinder is different.
Continue reading Why One Diesel Cylinder Runs Hotter Than the Others (And What It Means)Diesel Engine Product Spotlight: Detroit High-Pressure Pump
Thinking about replacing the high-pressure pump on your Detroit Diesel engine? But how do you know when it’s time? What are your options?
Continue reading Diesel Engine Product Spotlight: Detroit High-Pressure PumpDiesel Engine Common Rail Injectors: Potential Failures & Causes
You’ve just been told that you need to replace your diesel engine fuel injectors, but what exactly caused the failure that led to this point?
Continue reading Diesel Engine Common Rail Injectors: Potential Failures & CausesChoosing the Right Diesel Engine Common Rail Fuel Injectors
The common rail fuel injector system is a relatively new development in diesel engines, but it brings with it quite a few advantages. With a quality common rail system, you’ll see quieter performance, improved fuel economy, higher torque, and lower emissions.
Continue reading Choosing the Right Diesel Engine Common Rail Fuel InjectorsProblems You Might Have with Your CAT C15 ACERT Diesel Engine Oil Pump
Lubrication is key to keeping your engine functioning properly. If your diesel engine isn’t properly lubricated, components could begin to wear more quickly and even seize up, costing you more money. The oil pump is critical to keeping your engine lubricated.
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