Bostech Auto Blog – Page 17

If you have a diesel engine, you’re about to reestablish your relationship with water. H2O dilutes diesel fuel and leads to oxidation. Exposure to air and other pollutants will corrupt your diesel fuel as well. Fuel is expensive and lots of companies and individuals keep extra fuel on hand …

Diesel fuel needs to be injected into the combustion chamber, which is why it’s important to maintain your diesel fuel injectors. These powerful devices monitor fuel quality and pressure to maximize power and fuel efficiency. But your diesel fuel injectors won’t last forever. Dirt and o …

If you’re looking for a diesel engine with serious power, you’ll have to choose between the 6.7L Powerstroke V8 and the 6.7L Cummins Diesel I6, two of leading diesel engines on the market today. The Powerstroke is used in non-commercial Ford trucks, while the Cummins is found in RAM tr …

If you’re in the market for a new diesel engine, you’re probably wondering how long the engine will last. The good news is that a well-maintained diesel engine will last much longer than the average gasoline-powered engine. These machines come with heavy-duty parts and components that are …

If your diesel engine or vehicle was made after 2009, you’ll need to clean what’s known as the diesel particulate filter (DPF). It filters the soot out of the exhaust gas to improve air quality, but the DPF will clog over time as you continue running the engine. This increases the chances …

If you own or use a commercial vehicle with a diesel engine, you need to learn about what’s known as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), an essential part of your vehicle’s exhaust system. Instead of powering your vehicle, the fluid is designed to dissolve harmful gases and chemicals in the exh …