As you probably know, modern diesel engines are held to a strict set of regulations regarding their emissions.
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How Often Should I Change The Oil During Engine Break-In?
Proper break-in after an engine rebuild is something we’ve noticed that our customers don’t always know about.
Continue reading How Often Should I Change The Oil During Engine Break-In?What Causes A Diesel Crankshaft To Bend? 4 Main Causes
If you have spent any time around an engine, regardless if it is diesel or gas-powered, you will have no doubt heard or even seen people talk about crankshafts. It is a simple, yet complicated moving part that helps keep the pistons and other vital engine components moving safely.
Continue reading What Causes A Diesel Crankshaft To Bend? 4 Main CausesDon’t Delete Your VGT Turbo! Standard, Wastegate, And VGT Explained
Is your VGT giving you trouble again? We know it can be frustrating when you’re looking at thousands of dollars of turbo damage yet again. And we know that it has lead many operators to pull the VGTs all together.
Continue reading Don’t Delete Your VGT Turbo! Standard, Wastegate, And VGT ExplainedWhy Is My Cummins ISLG Natural Gas Cylinder Head Cracking?
Is your cylinder head in your Cummins ISL or ISLG natural engine cracked in multiple places? Are you looking for a replacement head but cant find quality options?
Continue reading Why Is My Cummins ISLG Natural Gas Cylinder Head Cracking?How Diesel Turbochargers Work: VGT, Wastegate, and Standard Turbos
Is your VGT giving you trouble again?
Continue reading How Diesel Turbochargers Work: VGT, Wastegate, and Standard TurbosWhen Is It Time To Rebuild My Detroit Diesel DD15?
Rebuilding your engine can be a large and costly job. And we know that choosing the right kit for your engine can sometimes be difficult.
Continue reading When Is It Time To Rebuild My Detroit Diesel DD15?What’s The Difference Between A Flywheel And A Flexplate?
The terms flywheel and flex plate get interchanged a lot in the automotive industry. Although they essentially do the same job, they are not the same.
Continue reading What’s The Difference Between A Flywheel And A Flexplate?Will An EGR System Delete Cause Diesel Engine Damage?
Are you thinking of deleting your diesel engine’s EGR system or keeping it as the OEM intended? Wondering if you will get better performance or if it will harm your engine in the long run?
Continue reading Will An EGR System Delete Cause Diesel Engine Damage?What Is The Difference Between Refurbished, Rebuilt, And Remanufactured Engines?
Believe it or not, there is a difference between refurbished, rebuilt, and remanufactured parts when talking about diesel truck engines.
Continue reading What Is The Difference Between Refurbished, Rebuilt, And Remanufactured Engines?What’s The Difference Between Caterpillar 3406E, C15, And C15 ACERT Diesel Engines?
Choosing the best diesel engine is no easy task, especially in the information era where forums and sites write about how good “this” engine is, and how poor its competitors are. There is no question that the Caterpillar 3406E, C15, or C15 ACERT are all good engines in their own right, but, like with anything, each one has an Achilles heel if you dig deep enough.
Continue reading What’s The Difference Between Caterpillar 3406E, C15, And C15 ACERT Diesel Engines?Why Is My Caterpillar C15 Head Gasket Failing? Common Causes and Solutions
So, we’ve talked about various components of your Caterpillar C15 diesel engine and how you can tell if they’re causing your engine trouble. Now, we’re going to take a look at head gasket failure within a C15.
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