WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF A CYLINDER HEAD? Your cylinder head is a critical part of your diesel engine. Along with the head gasket, it creates the combustion chamber that allows the combustion process to occur properly.
Continue reading 4 Signs You Need To Replace Your Diesel Engine Cylinder Head
At Highway & Heavy Parts, we do parts differently! We won’t sell you just any part. We won’t just sell you the lowest price part. And we certainly won’t sell you a part from an inferior supplier.
Continue reading What are Supply and Dosing Modules? A Guide to Bosch Denoxtronic Systems
Are you hearing a sudden engine knock? Is your engine running rough?
Continue reading Why Did My Diesel Cummins ISX Camshaft Fail?
If you’re looking for parts for your Navistar diesel engine, you’ll probably need to know where to find the Engine Serial Number. Having this number helps ensure that you’re getting the correct diesel engine replacement parts when you shop.
Continue reading How to Find Navistar Diesel Engine Serial Numbers
You’ve probably heard the stories about how much trouble EGR valves are for your diesel engine. We hear you, but we also see the other side. There may be more to the story, so take a look at what you likely won’t find many articles about, but how to keep your diesel engine in compliance with the law and the specifications of your engine.
Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Delete Your Diesel Engine EGR
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, steam tractors were the primary method of agricultural development. But out in California, they had a problem: the incredibly heavy tractors kept sinking into the soft earth. One solution sometimes used was to lay wooden planks ahead of the tractors, but this drastically decreased speed and was expensive to do.
Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About The Caterpillar C15
Cummins has a history of producing strong, long-lasting diesel engines, including some of the most popular ones for on-highway applications. Two of their engines in particular, the N14 and the ISX, continue to remain popular diesel choices.
Continue reading What Are The Primary Differences Between Cummins Diesel ISX and N14?
The ISX diesel engine by Cummins is one of the most popular engines on the road today. The first ISX was produced in 1998, as a response to the EPA’s tighter emissions restrictions. It soon replaced the N14, the other workhorse engine produced by Cummins.
Continue reading The 3 Most Common Cummins ISX Issues
When it comes to sealing a diesel engine, your head gasket isn’t just another component: it’s one of the most critical sealing surfaces in the entire engine.
And choosing the wrong type? That can mean compression loss, coolant leaks, or even a full teardown.
Two of the most common options are:
They may serve the same purpose – but they behave very differently under real engine conditions.
Continue reading MLS vs. Graphite Head Gaskets: What’s the Real Difference (and Which Should You Use)?
Considering how common core charges are in the diesel engine industry, a surprising number of our customers ask us that question every day. If you are also one of those people, we’ve put together this handy guide for something you should probably familiarize yourself with if you’re planning to buy replacement parts.
Continue reading Diesel Parts Core Charge – What Is It, Why Pay Upfront, How To Return
Is your truck showing signs of low boost, lag, sticking turbo vanes, or throwing actuator failure codes? Rob from HHP’s Technical Sales is here to discuss a viewer’s question on a failing Cummins 6.7L turbo actuator.
Continue reading VGT Actuator Failure In Cummins 6.7L
Has your turbo failed? Are you looking at a very expensive repair?
Continue reading Why Did My VGT Turbo Fail? 3 Common Symptoms
