There are many advantages that make 5.9L Cummins-powered '98 1/2 to '02 Dodge Rams very desirable trucks—especially from an engine standpoint. First, the engines don't have the killer dowel pin ...
Diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios than gasoline engines, and fuel is injected under much higher pressure. An injection pump, usually driven by a belt or chain linked to the ...
Gasoline and diesel are two completely different types of fuel. Choosing the wrong type for your vehicle could end in an expensive repair.
The diesel industry uses two basic styles of mechanical injection pumps: the inline and rotary. In most applications, the inline pumps are attached to inline engines (due to packaging), while the ...
Have you ever wondered how fuel gets from the tank of a car to its engine? Well, for a diesel engine, it all starts with the lift pump, which is a low-pressure pump that draws the fuel up and out of ...
CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A gas station in Caroline County mistakenly put diesel fuel in its gas pumps, costing some drivers hundreds of dollars in repairs. The fuel mix-up happened at the Shell ...
A GMC Sierra owner accidentally filled his diesel tank with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). DEF in a diesel tank can damage the fuel system, leading to hugely expensive repairs. An independent shop saved ...