How to Replace a Gas Cap You may be surprised to know that a leaking gas cap can contribute significantly to your car’s fuel costs. One way to prevent unneeded costs is to simply replace the leaking cap. Here’s what you should do. Step 1 – Determine Your Type of Gas Cap Before acquiring a new one, […]
Monthly Archives: October 2018
How to Remove a Fuel Rail The gas in a fuel injection engine is sent from the gas tank to the fuel pressure regulator which in turn pushes the gas into the fuel rail. It is the job of the rail to distribute the gas into the several injectors which then atomize it before it enters […]
How to Fix a Leaking Injector Pump A leaking injector pump is a common problem with vehicles over 150,000 miles. The injector pump itself has a good reputation, and if you are experiencing leaking from around the injector pump it is most likely caused by broken O-rings. These O-rings are very inexpensive and will more than likely […]
Worn glow plugs cause a number of problems Glow plugs are wearing parts and need to be checked regularly, normally around every 80,000 – 100,000 km to ensure they function perfectly. Experience has shown that glow plugs usually reach their wear limit in quick succession. For the customer, replacing the complete set costs less than repeatedly replacing […]
What’s the low down on the VP44 pump? What is the VP44 and how does it work? The VP44 fuel pump is an electronically controlled rotary fuel injection pump; the pump controls the injection quantity & timing of the fuel injection. Engines that use these pumps also use mechanical injectors which control injection pressure (400bar […]
Handyman’s Roadside Repair Kit While there’s an arsenal of tools which can be carried to help out in any roadside emergency or breakdown, depending on your level of expertise, we recommend the following items as a bare minimum to assist with the most common of vehicle problems on the road. Handyman’s roadside repair […]
Tractors for 2019 have more tech You wouldn’t feel like you’d been to a farm show if you couldn’t come home and tell your spouse that you saw at least one new tractor. Several companies introduced new models of tractors and displayed them on their lots at recent farm shows. The list of what’s new […]
New diesel injector set to change fuel systems and reduce emissions A new type of diesel injector developed by a Swiss company, RK Lab AG, is claimed to be about to change the face of diesel engine fuel systems and at the same time to reduce emissions. Not only is this new injector claimed to […]
Blue Stars Diesel can recondition YOUR pumps! Have you ever considered getting your current pump reconditioned in your vehicle? The good thing about reconditioned pumps is there basically brand new at a fraction of the price you would pay for a completely new one, why pay top dollar for a brand new pump when a reconditioned one […]
5 Core Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying A Diesel-Powered Car Many people often associate the term “diesel cars” with a small SUV, ute or commercial work van. The reality is that diesel passenger cars are slowly becoming the preferred choice for many residential families due to the huge range of diesel benefits. The switch from running […]