The once lazy, black smoke-chugging, locomotive-like engines are no longer. Nowadays, diesel-powered engines are cleaner than ever, produce more power, and use less fuel. But how do you know when it is time to replace their fuel injectors?
Continue reading When Should You Replace Diesel Engine Fuel Injectors?
Diesel engines, especially in heavy-duty machinery and trucks, have an extremely hard life. At one point or another, they will need major service, and the heads will have to be replaced.
Continue reading Should You Buy A Rebuild Or Remanufactured Head For Your Diesel Engine?
Cylinder heads fail, and when they do, you’re left with a decision whether you should purchase a new or remanufactured cylinder head. And if you’re running a natural gas engine, you might feel like you’re making this decision more often than you’d like.
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When it comes to diesel engine parts, one of the most common questions is: why are OEM parts so expensive?
Many assume higher cost means higher quality – but that’s not always the case. In reality, the difference between OEM and aftermarket parts often comes down to manufacturing, distribution, and how the parts reach you.
If you’re comparing options right now, you can shop diesel engine parts to find high-quality components built for your specific engine and application.
Understanding that difference can help you make a more informed – and more cost-effective – decision when it’s time to repair your engine.
Continue reading Aftermarket vs OEM Diesel Parts: What’s the Real Difference?
Due in part to high demand and low supply, people have had a hard time finding cylinder heads for their natural gas engines, leading them to spend money on parts they’ll just have to replace again soon.
Continue reading Why Are There Few Options For Natural Gas Cylinder Heads?
Your truck is often put through grueling conditions and is expected to perform while giving nothing less than 100%. But just like anything else, diesel engines will have components that will fail if not properly maintained. Common parts like filters, gaskets, and even injectors will eventually need to be swapped out. It is just a matter of time.
Continue reading Is Replacing Your Diesel Camshaft Worth It?
Have you ever been stuck waiting for a replacement part? Lost valuable time because the part you needed was unavailable?
Continue reading Why Purchase Reman Diesel Fuel Pumps From HHP?
As you probably know, modern diesel engines are held to a strict set of regulations regarding their emissions.
Continue reading How Have EPA Emissions Regulations Affected Diesel Engines?
Caterpillar has a long history of producing quality diesel engines. But as you probably know, they no longer make engines for on-highway applications.
Continue reading Why Did Caterpillar Stop Manufacturing On-Highway Diesel Engines?
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?
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 Causes
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 Explained
