Bostech Auto Blog – Page 18

When you push the throttle on a turbocharged engine, it may take a few seconds for the torque to kick in. This is what’s known as turbo lag. You should be able to rely on your turbo when you need to accelerate quickly. If the turbo lags, you will need more time to increase your speed. This c …

Diesel engines use high-pressure air and fuel to generate power unlike gas-powered vehicles, which use spark plugs to ignite air and fuel. Maintaining this pressure is a marvel of modern engineering. The engine pressurizes the fuel before injecting it directly into the combustion chamber. …

A high pressure oil pump (HPOP) is a crucial part of any Ford Powerstroke engine. Just like the name implies, it is a high pressure pump that sends oil to other parts of the engine, which provides lubrication. The flow of oil is the river that keeps the engine moving. Without it, the entir …

The 6.0 Powerstroke High Pressure Oil Pump is a key piece of your diesel engine. It pressurizes the oil to make sure the injectors fire correctly. Most HPOPs pressurize the oil using 3,000 PSI, which is used to compress the fuel into the injectors. However, that’s not all these devices are des …

Most modern diesel engines use an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) emission control system to reduce nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions and improve fuel economy. However, the recirculation process can lead to overheating inside the combustion chamber. That’s why most heavy-duty diesel engines use …

Diesel engines are susceptible to nitrous oxide (NOx) pollution, which reduces the quality of the air we breathe. NOx pollution can damage vegetation growth and cause health issues, such as shortness of breath, eye irritation, headaches, reduced lung function and other respiratory issues. It is esp …