Contrary to what you may have heard, changing your oil regularly can help extend the life of your engine and save you money. It’s actually one of the cheapest routine maintenance actions you can perform on your diesel truck.
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Anti-Polish Rings: Do I Need Them For My Diesel Engine?
Like most engine design changes, anti-polish rings (APRs) were created with a particular purpose in mind to remove carbon buildup from the piston.
Continue reading Anti-Polish Rings: Do I Need Them For My Diesel Engine?Diesel Engine DPF Filters Explained
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are one of the major additions to exhaust systems in recent years. DPFs are designed to clean exhaust and eliminate soot, carbon, and that characteristic diesel smell. Downstream from the DPF is the VGT turbo, which relies on its strong airflow to drive the turbine.
Continue reading Diesel Engine DPF Filters ExplainedWhy is My Diesel Engine EGR Valve Failing?
Do you know why you need your EGR valve? It’s an important component of your EGR system that takes a ton of abuse because of its environment, and it’s gotten a bad reputation over the years. People often choose to delete it because of the problems it can cause your diesel engine and VGT turbo. But, did you know that this can end up costing you more money in the long run?
Continue reading Why is My Diesel Engine EGR Valve Failing?Problems with CAT C15 Diesel Engine Oil Pumps
Your oil pump. It’s probably not a part you’ve thought about a lot, but it serves an important role in your diesel engine.
Continue reading Problems with CAT C15 Diesel Engine Oil PumpsProblems With CAT C15 Diesel Engine Camshafts
Is your camshaft failing? Do you need a replacement camshaft? Not sure how you would know?
Continue reading Problems With CAT C15 Diesel Engine CamshaftsProblems That Require Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Components for CAT C15
Is your cylinder head failing? It might be, but you might be surprised to find out that individual components within the cylinder head could be the cause of your issues.
Continue reading Problems That Require Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Components for CAT C15What Metrics Impact the Value of Your Diesel Repair Shop?
So, you’re working on getting your diesel repair shop ready to sell. Or, you’re at least considering selling at some point in the future. It should be as easy as figuring the going rate of repair shops and finding a buyer willing to pay that, right?
Continue reading What Metrics Impact the Value of Your Diesel Repair Shop?Problems Indicating CAT C15 Diesel Head Gasket Failure
So, we’ve talked about various components of your CAT C15 is located where the most combustion is created. Remember that your head gasket creates the seal that allows for the combustion in your engine to happen properly. If your combustion chamber isn’t sealed properly, you’ll have a noticeable change in the performance of your diesel engine.
Continue reading Problems Indicating CAT C15 Diesel Head Gasket FailureCAT C15 Diesel Fuel Injector Problems
Are you noticing a problem with the fuel system in your CAT C15 diesel engine? Maybe you’re experiencing poor fuel economy and engine performance.
Continue reading CAT C15 Diesel Fuel Injector ProblemsCAT C15 Diesel Engine Turbocharger Problems
Are you noticing lower power or low boost in your CAT C15 diesel engine? Is your engine performance lacking? You may have a turbocharger that’s going bad!
Continue reading CAT C15 Diesel Engine Turbocharger ProblemsHow to Return Diesel Engine Core Parts
If you’ve recently purchased a remanufactured diesel engine part, you’ve probably run into a core charge. This charge can make the total purchase seem more expensive, but as long as you ship back the core and it’s accepted, you’ll be refunded the money.
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