Diesel Engines Archives

Posted on September 15, 2025April 30, 2026 by David Ley

Keep Your Vessel Running Strong with Marine Diesel Parts from Highway and Heavy Parts

Most people know Highway and Heavy Parts for our over-the-road diesel expertise — but what many customers don’t realize is that we also supply a full line of marine-rated diesel engine parts for commercial vessels, charter fleets, fishing boats, and recreational boats across the country.

From Caterpillar Marine to Cummins Marine, Detroit Diesel Marine, John Deere Marine, and more, we carry high-quality replacement parts engineered to survive the extreme demands of marine environments: saltwater exposure, constant load, high heat, and long duty cycles.

Whether you’re keeping a single vessel on the water or maintaining an entire fleet, Highway and Heavy Parts has the reliable components you need – backed by expert support, fast shipping, and OEM-level performance.

And below, you’ll find direct links to our most popular marine-specific parts currently available.

Posted on September 15, 2025July 2, 2026 by David Ley

Hino Diesel Engines: Common Problems, Applications, and Replacement Parts

Hino trucks have built a strong presence in medium-duty commercial transportation, especially in local delivery, box truck, landscaping, municipal, refuse, and regional fleet applications.

For many businesses, Hino trucks are appealing because they are practical, maneuverable, and built around commercial-duty chassis configurations. They are often used where a full Class 8 tractor is unnecessary, but a pickup truck or light-duty van is not enough.

Like any diesel-powered commercial truck, however, Hino trucks are not maintenance-free.

As these trucks age, owners and repair shops often deal with turbocharger problems, aftertreatment issues, EGR-related faults, DPF restrictions, sensor failures, wiring concerns, and general emissions-system complaints. Some model years have also been affected by major emissions-related recalls and settlements, making accurate VIN verification especially important.

This guide explains where Hino trucks fit, what engines and systems are commonly involved, what problems owners may see, and how Highway and Heavy Parts can help source replacement parts when your Hino truck needs repair.

HHP Quick Takeaway

Hino trucks are common in medium-duty and regional fleet applications, but many repairs involve the same systems that challenge other modern diesel trucks: turbochargers, EGR components, DPF/DOC aftertreatment, sensors, wiring, cooling, and fuel system parts. If you need Hino diesel parts, call HHP with your VIN, engine information, and part number so our team can help verify fitment.

Posted on September 15, 2025April 30, 2026 by David Ley

How Diesel Engines Keep America Running

You’ve probably heard the phrase – America runs on diesel.

And it’s true.

Diesel engines power the trucks that move freight across the country, the equipment that builds infrastructure, and the machines that keep industries operating every day.

But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough:

👉 What happens when those diesel engines don’t perform the way they should?

Because when a diesel engine goes down, it’s not just one machine: it can slow down an entire operation.

Posted on August 25, 2025July 2, 2026 by Caitlyn Vance

The History of the Diesel Engine: How Rudolf Diesel Changed the World

Today, diesel engines power everything from long-haul trucks and construction equipment to locomotives, generators, agricultural machinery, and ocean-going ships.

But when German engineer Rudolf Diesel began working on his revolutionary engine in the 1890s, none of that existed.

In fact, Diesel wasn’t trying to build a better truck engine.

He was trying to solve a much larger problem: How do you create an engine that wastes less energy?

The answer would eventually become one of the most important mechanical inventions in modern history.