Engine Maintenance Tips and Tricks for Diesel Engines

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Engine maintenance tips and tricks for diesel
engines
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INTRODUCTION
Engines need looking after, requiring regular
maintenance and periodic checkups. While diesel
engines do tend to last longer than gasoline
engines before needing any repair, it is still
important to perform regular engine maintenance.
Most diesel engines are designed to allow regular
maintenance by the owner without too much effort
or cost. The following tips and tricks may help
you keep your engine in good working order.
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Change oil regularly
Engine oil helps to keep vital parts of the
machine lubricated and operating smoothly, which
prevents overheating. Your engine cannot function
without oil, and waiting too long between changes
can damage your engine. Changing your oil
regularly is perhaps the most important thing you
can do regarding engine maintenance. Diesel
engines tend to require more frequent oil changes
than gasoline engines, so be sure to do this
regularly.
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Keep your engine clean
The performance of your engine can be severely
compromised if you dont keep it clean. Dirt,
excess oils, and fuel spills can quickly
deteriorate the rubber components under your
bonnet. Leaves can clog airflow. Natures little
critters can move in and cause problems. Keep
your engine clean to prolong its life.
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Check for leaks
Check for leaks regularly. Not only can these
damage your engine, but they can make your engine
more expensive to run!
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Replace fuel filters
Fuel filters prevent impurities from
contaminating your fuel but these particles can
eventually clog the filter and force the fuel
pump to work harder. Clogged filters can even
damage your engine with contaminated fuel if its
not working efficiently, so be sure to change
them regularly, especially with a diesel engine.
If your car is proving difficult to start, stalls
more often, or is sluggish in acceleration, it
may be time to change those filters!
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CARBON CLEAN YOUR VEHICLE
Excess carbon can seriously affect the running of
your vehicle. Carbon deposits reduce performance
and fuel efficiency, they can shorten the life of
various parts, and they can increase your
vehicles emissions. Carbon cleaning your car
removes this excess carbon.
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Check the cooling system
The cooling system includes the thermostat,
radiator, water pump, and coolant. The easiest
way to prevent overheating is to ensure enough
coolant is circulating throughout the engine.
Keep an eye on you temperature gauge and engine
light as these will indicate potential problems
with your cooling system. Also look out for
puddles of coolant under your vehicle, which will
indicate a leak. Some diesel engines will use a
coolant filter to protect against corrosive
acidity, so replace this periodically to maintain
maximum efficiency.
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DO NOT neglect warning lights
Last, but not least, NEVER ignore your warning
lights. These lights indicate a potential problem
and ignoring the warning can lead to serious
engine damage and a higher cost of repair. Catch
problems quickly to keep the engine in good
working order and running costs low.
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