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Source: Shutterstock.com / OlegRi Ready to hit the road with your first diesel engine? Driving a diesel gives you the power to haul heavier loads at lower speeds than you would with a gas-powered vehicle. But all that power comes with extra responsibility. Diesel engines vary from gas-powered vehic …

Source: Shutterstock.com / Poungsaed-Studio All internal combustion engines need a precise combination of air and fuel to generate mechanical energy. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor controls the amount of air going into the diesel engine, so the injectors can deliver the right amount of fuel into th …

Source: Shutterstock.com / Oleksandr Grechin The camshaft regulates the fuel inputs and exhaust outputs in a diesel engine. It is responsible for converting radial motion into linear motion, which allows the vehicle to move forward using the energy that’s generated through internal combustion …

Source: Shutterstock.com / MANAT23 The fuel pressure regulator is a key component of your diesel truck. It regulates the pressure of the fuel being injected into the combustion chamber. The fuel needs to be pressurized so that it sprays evenly as a fine mist, which then allows it to burn compl …

notsuperstar/shutterstock.com Diesel engines are sophisticated machines that run on various sensors and electrical inputs. The timing and pace of the fuel injection process must be in sync with the motion of the wheels to keep the vehicle running at the required speed. The crankshaft position senso …

EF Photography/shutterstock.com Engine Power Reduced is a warning light on the dashboard that turns on when the engine is running low on power. Acceleration will be diminished and your speed may decrease because the engine isn’t receiving enough fuel and/or air. Diesel engines need highly pre …