Thanks to compact engine compartments, air conditioning, turbocharging, and computer-controlled cooling fans, under-hood operating temperatures have risen dramatically. To withstand these extreme temperatures, most modern coolant hoses are now made from ethylene propylene EPDM rubber, which can endure operating temperatures ranging from -40 to +275 degrees F. Thanks to extremely crowded engine compartments, about 90 […]
Rotating electrical parts such as starters and alternators often have to be replaced on older, high-mileage vehicles. Fuel injection has helped prolong the service life of starters by allowing engines to start more quickly when they are cranked. Such is not the case with alternators. Higher electrical demands on charging systems have increased alternator failures. […]
Here to talk about exhaust gas temperature sensors or more commonly referred to as an EGT sensor. Now we have a 2012 Ram 2500 with the Cummins diesel engine it has the check engine light on and we’ve properly diagnosed that as being a faulty EGT sensor, and we’re going to show you how to […]
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is a ceramic filter that has thousands of tiny channels or honeycomb-shaped openings that trap the soot onto the channel walls and prevent the particulate matter (down to 1 micron) from exiting out the tail pipe. The honeycombed inner structure is covered with a layer of a chemical catalyst that […]
A diesel engine is a very complex machine comprised of many different systems working in tandem to combust fuel and get you where you need to go. As with any system, it is only as strong as its weakest link and one malfunctioning component could spell disaster for your entire engine. Even with with proper maintenance, sometimes […]
The weather is cooling down, and the leaves are starting to glow red and orange. Winter is around the corner bringing cold temperatures, steaming mugs of hot cocoa, snowmen, scarves, mittens, and hats. As fun as winter traditions can be, the weather can make the roads more hazardous with snow and ice. If you have […]
Online platforms have gained traction among the e-commerce automotive aftermarket participants for launching their product portfolio. The component manufacturers are continuously launching their products online via third party retailers including eBay and Amazon, or through their own channel. However, easy counterfeiting due to lack of efficient standardization of these e-commerce platforms may hamper the industry […]
With the development of agricultural machinery and the improvement of people’s living standards, more and more farmers have purchased tractors. When using tractors, it is inevitable that some faults will occur. Especially if the diesel engine fails, the driver will have headaches. The failure of the pull cylinder, introduce its causes and maintenance. The pull […]
Why Your Cummins Needs a “Chip” Many of us have been there. You’re talking trucks with some buddies and one complains that his truck doesn’t have the power it used to, or that its having trouble keeping up with all of the newer trucks. Then, someone speaks up and says “Why don’t you just chip […]
Keeping your Diesel’s Manual Transmission Running Cool and Quiet For anyone that owns a diesel, most are at least relatively familiar with the concept of replacing the stock transmission pan with an aftermarket pan, featuring a larger capacity, aluminum construction, and other features that aid in extending the life of the transmission. But, what most […]