For a long time, job-site foremen and independent mechanics have assumed that the best quality parts come from the OEM. And maybe at one time that was true.
Continue reading Aftermarket Vs. OEM Diesel Engine Parts: Off-highway and ConstructionCategory: Blog – Diesel Engine Tech Tips
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?The Primary Differences Between Caterpillar 3406E, C15, and C15 Acert Diesel Engines
Picking the right diesel engine model is no easy task. If you’re considering purchasing a Caterpillar 3406E, C15, or C15 ACERT, we have the information to help you make a decision.
Continue reading The Primary Differences Between Caterpillar 3406E, C15, and C15 Acert Diesel EnginesHow to Prepare Your Diesel Truck for Winter (Cold Weather Guide)
If you want to prepare your diesel truck for winter, it starts with understanding how cold temperatures affect your engine, fuel system, and overall performance.
Cold weather introduces challenges that diesel engines are particularly sensitive to, including fuel gelling, reduced battery performance, and increased wear during startup.
Preparing ahead of time helps prevent breakdowns, hard starts, and costly repairs.
Continue reading How to Prepare Your Diesel Truck for Winter (Cold Weather Guide)Highway & Heavy Parts Answers Your Diesel Engine Questions: Fuel Systems
Recently, at Highway & Heavy Parts, we’ve expanded our product offering to our customers. We now offer more fuel system components for all major OEMs.
Continue reading Highway & Heavy Parts Answers Your Diesel Engine Questions: Fuel SystemsDiesel Engine Common Rail Injection Explained
We’ve talked a lot about issues you might experience with your diesel engine common rail injectors. But it’s not all about the problems! You also get a lot of benefits for having this kind of fuel injection system in your diesel engine.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Common Rail Injection ExplainedMack Engine Serial Numbers
Mack engines have long meant durability and strength just look at their bulldog mascot. They were founded in 1900, originally as the Mack Brothers Company. They are now owned by Volvo, but through their long history they’ve produced engines that remain popular with many operators.
Continue reading Mack Engine Serial NumbersPerkins Engine Serial Numbers
Founded in the early 20th century, Perkins has long produced diesel engines for various industries. They sought to change diesel engines from a slow-moving working engine to a high-speed, high-performance workhorse. They succeeded. At first they produced engines for agricultural applications, but their engines can be found in marine equipment, industrial, construction, and more.
Continue reading Perkins Engine Serial NumbersYanmar Engine Serial Numbers
Originally founded in Japan in 1912, Yanmar is now a global company, spanning across Europe and America. They began by producing gasoline engines, but the company now specializes in diesel engines, with a particular focus on marine applications.
Continue reading Yanmar Engine Serial NumbersDiesel Prices Around the World in April 2026
If you run trucks, manage repairs, or budget for diesel work, fuel price changes matter fast.
As of April 13, 2026, the global average retail diesel price was $1.60 per liter, according to GlobalPetrolPrices. Their dataset notes that some countries are updated weekly and others monthly, depending on how their fuel markets are regulated.
What stands out most is not just the average. It’s the spread.
On the low end, a few heavily subsidized or regulated markets were still posting diesel prices near zero in U.S. dollar terms. On the high end, some developed markets were above $2.50 per liter, with Hong Kong above $4.50 per liter.
Continue reading Diesel Prices Around the World in April 2026Gasket Installation Mistakes to Avoid
We’ve all fallen victim to common mistakes before. Whether it’s minor traffic errors (yes, left turners always yield) or any of the following gasket installation blunders, they happen to the best of us.
Continue reading Gasket Installation Mistakes to AvoidWill An EGR System Delete Cause Diesel Engine Damage? (2025)
You probably heard the stories about how much trouble EGR valves are for your diesel engine. And their history has indeed given them a bad reputation.
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