Category: Diesel Engine

Test for DEF fluid in your diesel fuel tank

If things are not running…could it be someone pumped DEF into the fuel tank? Here is how to find out. Diesel Fuel Water or DEF Test #DEF-1 Tests for Water and DEF in All Diesel Fuel Results are immediate. Less than 1 minute Non-toxic and completely safe This test will indicate free amounts of DEF… Read more »

Ford 6.4 Diesel and Dieselcraft OC-25 Reusable Oil Filter

I did a lot of research on bypass filtration, and I never knew anything about centrifuges until recently.  They are way better than “filter element” kits, and Dieselcraft has the most competitively priced system (You could try to piece one together from another source but you will end up paying way more).  This kit is… Read more »

Clogged Fuel Filters and Cannot Solve the Problem?

What is the problem, it is not algae sludge. A lot of people wee fooled for a long time. Relatively clear fuel but clogged filters after 2,000 mile in a Class 8 Truck. The problem was constant filter clogging with a black colored material. Generally if it is a fuel tank with a black film… Read more »

Diesel Fuel Quality is a Question not a Guarantee

Diesel Fuel Quality is a Question not a Guarantee Diesel engine designs striving to increase engine performance have made great advancements in engine fuel delivery to the combustion chamber. Today’s diesel engine is quieter, smoother, and more powerful. But today’s diesel engine owners are overlooking one important factor. The quality of today’s diesel fuel has… Read more »

Common Causes of Diesel Engine Failures

Diesel Engine Failure

Do you drive a vehicle, operate a boat or maintain a standby generator with a diesel engine in it? If so, it’s extremely important for you to do everything you can to avoid diesel engine failure. There are a few common causes of diesel engine failure that you should try to steer clear of at… Read more »

Oil filters do not work to save your engine.

Changing engine oil regularly is one of the basic maintenance and servicing rules that every owner knows. However, the oil filters don’t get the same attention. Generally you buy the brand name at the lowest cost. The best oil filters trap dirt, debris, and other contaminants in the oil and ensure only clean oil circulates… Read more »