Diesel fuel plays a crucial role in keeping your engine running smoothly, but not all diesel is created equal. When diesel is lacking its natural lubricity, it can cause serious wear and tear on your fuel system components.
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Winter can be brutal on your truck, but the transition to spring brings its own set of challenges. Follow this spring truck maintenance checklist to ensure your rig is in top shape and ready for the road ahead.
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The fuel system is the heart of a diesel engine. Its primary purpose is to deliver the right amount of fuel into the combustion chamber. Faulty injectors can lead to serious performance issues in your diesel vehicle.
Diesel pickup trucks are workhorses built for power, towing, and durability. However, they also have a well-known Achilles' heel - cold weather.
When the temperature drops, many households rely on home heating oil to keep their spaces warm and comfortable. While home heating oil is specifically formulated for this purpose, it shares many similarities with diesel fuel used in vehicles.
Diesel engines are built tough, and with proper care, they’ll last you for the long-haul. But the key is ‘proper care’. While regular maintenance on things like oil filters and coolant systems are routine for most savvy diesel truck owners, an anti-gelling routine can sometimes be overlooked.
Prepare your truck for winter with our diesel winterization checklist. This checklist will help you keep your truck at peak performance, even in cold weather.
In the world of diesel engines, fuel quality plays a crucial role in performance, efficiency, and longevity. But many truck drivers know that not all diesel fuel is created alike.
Diesel trucks offer several advantages compared to their gas counterparts. They have long been the backbone of multiple industries and are essential for those seeking power, durability, and towing capabilities.
Like gasoline, diesel can deteriorate or gum up when left for too long in a fuel tank. It can also become contaminated with microbials. Fuel stabilizers can help.
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Diesel vehicles are usually more fuel-efficient than their gasoline counterparts. Diesel trucks provide massive amounts of torque and impressive towing capabilities. But due to the chemical makeup of diesel fuel (it contains paraffin, a natural petroleum-based wax), it can easily gel at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
