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 […]
Why Diesel Fuel Injectors Stop Working If you are noticing smoke coming from your engine, strange noises, or poor truck performance in general, your diesel fuel injectors could be to blame. When diesel injectors fail, it impacts the entire performance of your vehicle. From 2005 Duramax diesel injectors to 03 Cummins injectors, fuel injection systems […]
New diesel car tax rules: April 2018 changes explained Confused about the new diesel tax increases? Read on for a clear and comprehensive explanation New diesel tax rates, which come into force as of April 2018, mean that diesel cars are taxed more heavily, but which cars and by how much can be a matter […]
Diesel Engines Competitive in the Long-Term Future Diesel engines will continue to be viable for the foreseeable future for several reasons. First and foremost, diesel models will continue to account for the overwhelming majority of global medium and heavy motor vehicle engines because they offer greater torque, and are more durable and fuel-efficient than comparable […]
Diagnostics and Identification of Injection Duration of Common Rail Diesel Injectors In this column, we study the diagnostics and identification of injection duration of common rail (CR) diesel pilot injectors of dual-fuel engines. In these pilot injectors, the injected volume is small and the repeatability of the injections and identification of the drifts of the […]
Getting injector repairs right with DENSO The fuel injection system is at the heart of any diesel engine, pressurising and injecting the fuel to power an estimated 12.4 million vehicles across the UK. Yet like any essential component, it can often suffer the effects of wear and tear over time, eventually encountering problems which will require […]
Why the nozzle of your diesel vehicle keeps ‘burning’ The injector nozzles of diesel engines fail mostly either due to contaminated fuel which contains small particles that wear out the injector assembly through abrasion, or they fail due to age. An expert on LinkedIn insists that fuelling from reliable sources is the best way to […]
Causes and Signs of a Bad Diesel Fuel Pump If your car has a diesel fuel pump, you must keep it in good working condition. So it is important to know what can cause problems with your fuel pump and what some of the signs are when yours is failing so you can immediately remedy […]
Unit Injector & Unit Pump Systems 1.Introduction for Unit Pump System The Unit Pump System is a high-pressure fuel-injection system specially designed for commercial vehicles. As with the Unit Injector System, each engine cylinder has a single-cylinder pump with integrated solenoid valve. This is connected to a conventional nozzle-holder combination via a short high-pressure line. […]