Here at Highway & Heavy Parts, we pride ourselves on our extensive diesel engine knowledge and experience, including fuel systems.
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Category: Diesel Tips and Diagnostics
Why You Should Replace Your Hold-Down Bolts
If you’re running into problems with the fuel injectors on your diesel engine, we know how frustrated you must be.
Continue reading Why You Should Replace Your Hold-Down BoltsProblems With EGR Systems
You’ve heard the stories and we have too. A turbo fails and the owner has been quoted a $7,000 repair.
Continue reading Problems With EGR SystemsCamshaft Problems with Caterpillar C15 ACERT Engines
Camshaft problems can spell major issues for your Caterpillar C15 ACERT. This component needs to be functioning at its best for optimal engine performance.
Continue reading Camshaft Problems with Caterpillar C15 ACERT EnginesPreventative Maintenance Inspections
We know how frustrating it can be when your diesel engine breaks down unexpectedly.
Continue reading Preventative Maintenance InspectionsWhen Should You Rebuild Your Diesel Engine?
You might be familiar with some of the common signs of diesel engine problems, but you might not know that sometimes these same symptoms mean it’s time to rebuild your engine.
Continue reading When Should You Rebuild Your Diesel Engine?Are OEM Rebuild Kits Worth It?
What are the key differences between OEM and aftermarket? Is one better than the other? These questions and many more will be answered in today’s post.
Continue reading Are OEM Rebuild Kits Worth It?Head Gasket Failure In Your Caterpillar C15 Acert Engine
Your head gasket creates the seal between the engine block and the cylinder head, allowing for combustion. It’s vital to the overall performance of your engine, and without it, your engine couldn’t run properly.
Continue reading Head Gasket Failure In Your Caterpillar C15 Acert EnginePoor Injector Seating
Like most diesel engines, the fuel injectors on Caterpillar engines aren’t immune to failure.
Continue reading Poor Injector SeatingRebuilding Your Cummins ISX and N14 Engines
Both the ISX and N14 are some of the most popular engines ever built by Caterpillar. Come to think about it, they have become extremely popular in a wide array of applications over the years. Regardless of the type, if you put enough miles on them, there will come a time when a rebuild will become necessary.
Continue reading Rebuilding Your Cummins ISX and N14 EnginesRocker Lever Issues In Your Overhead Cam Engine
If you have an overhead cam engine—a Detroit Diesel Series 60, a Cummins ISX, a Caterpillar 3406E or C15, for example—you might have some questions about rocker levers.
Continue reading Rocker Lever Issues In Your Overhead Cam EnginePiston Crown Failure Analysis
The internal combustion engine is a true marvel of modern engineering. Diesel engines are found in almost all heavy-duty machinery, trucks, construction equipment, etc. But what happens when they fail? We are going to dive deeper into piston crown failure, why it happens, and what can be done to possibly prevent future issues. If you find yourself with damaged pistons crowns, count on Highway and Heavy Parts to help get you back up and running with as little downtime as possible. Here are the most common causes of piston crown failure.
