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?
Is your diesel engine consuming oil at a higher rate than normal? This could be due to normal engine wear, but it also might indicate an issue. Read on to find out more about what could be happening in your diesel engine!
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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 diesel engine gaskets, the material can make all the difference. Most current gaskets are made of a combination of metal and a composite material like graphite or asbestos, although asbestos has been losing popularity due to safety concerns (HHP only sells asbestos-free gaskets!).
Continue reading Differences Between MLS Head Gaskets and Graphite Gaskets
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
So, you notice your oil pressure is low. Your automatic response might be to have your oil pump looked at, or to replace it altogether.
Continue reading 7 Possible Causes Of Low Oil Pressure In Your Diesel Engine
Do you have a Series 60 engine from Detroit? For the most part, it probably runs great for you. This electronically controlled engine has a favorable history, shared between all three versions, and despite having been out of production for years now, it remains a popular choice for many operators.
Continue reading 7 Common Detroit Diesel Series 60 Problems
If you’ve heard of Detroit Diesel, odds are you’ve heard of their Series 60 line of engines. It includes three different engines, a 11.1L, a 12.7L, and a 14L.
Continue reading What’s The Difference Between Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L and 14L Engines?
Over time we’ve noticed similar questions related to common issues with Caterpillar C15 ACERT cylinder heads. In this post we’re covering those symptoms, why it’s happening, and what solutions we have for you!
Continue reading 6 Common Issues with Caterpillar C15 ACERT Cylinder Heads
Today we’re going to go over a little bit about cylinder heads. Before diving head first into the cylinder head market, its important to have an understanding of what you’re working with.
Continue reading How Does a Cylinder Head Work On A Diesel Engine?
