Diesel engines need a steady stream of fuel to generate power. That’s where your diesel fuel pump comes into play. This powerful component sends fuel into the combustion chamber where it mixes with highly pressured air before combusting. The fuel system needs to maintain a precise ratio of …

If you own a modern diesel engine, your vehicle uses what’s known as a turbocharger. Virtually all modern diesel engines use this technology. The turbo compresses air as it goes into the combustion chamber, which increases engine power and performance. This component has become a staple of …

Every diesel engine uses diesel fuel injectors to move highly pressured fuel into the combustion chamber. A quality, well-maintained injector will create a smooth, even spray pattern to make sure all the fuel gets burned quickly. These injectors make your engine run, but they need to be ma …

The world runs on diesel. Diesel engines power all kinds of large industrial vehicles, including buses, ships, trains, and trucks. They are the preferred choice when it comes to towing, hauling, and lifting. But not all diesel truck engines are created equal. Some drivers and towers …

The acronym HEUI refers to the hydraulically activated, electronically controlled, unit injector (HEUI) fuel system found on the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke engines used in Ford diesel trucks. This system was created by Caterpillar and Navistar in 1993. It was known as the first fuel injecto …

Diesel fuel isn’t exactly clean. Diesel engines produce higher levels of particulates, microscopic bits of soot left over from the combustion process, than traditional gas-powered vehicles. These particulates harm human health and pollute the environment, but they can also damage your fuel …