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 …

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 c …

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 i …

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 …

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 h …

Ulianenko Dmitrii/shutterstock.com Diesel engines use various exhaust treatment methods to reduce the spread of harmful emissions and toxic gases that pollute the atmosphere, including catalytic converters, which convert exhaust into gases that form naturally in the atmosphere. Not a …