A good vehicle needs good fuel, but it doesn’t just stop there. As cars advance in this day and age, parts such as fuel injectors need cleaner fuel than they used to. Fuel commonly contains small amounts of contaminants, most notably solid particles both small and large. Dirt, asphaltines, and rust particles can do damage to the functioning parts of vehicles over time and generally reduce performance by building up in fuel lines. These contaminants enter fuel via vents and surfaces that are improperly sealed and fuel tanks that are deteriorating. Unfortunately, this is a common issue among fuel sources and unavoidable unless you are able to service your own fuel tanks and fuel system parts regularly. Thankfully, all diesel fuel system components include fuel filters.
The second largest fuel used in California respectively is Diesel, which makes up about 17% of fuel sales. A lot of this fuel is unfortunately dirty, which is where fuel filters come into play. Read More
Why Choose Diesel? Exploring The Powerful Performance And Cleaner Emissions Of The Diesel Engine
Every decision you make for your vehicle now will have consequences down the road. Sometimes wonderful, sometimes frustrating.
Car owners, no matter the model or brand, are always thinking three steps ahead. Should they look into a 2011 Duramax transfer case now or should they hold out for a few more months? Is it worth swapping out these tires now or saving money until winter actually hits? It’s an ongoing journey figuring out what’s best for yourself and your car, much less the vast length of the future. If you’re a car owner that’s recently switched to diesel, it can just seem like even more questions.
It’s possible to keep things simple while still keeping your options open. Let’s take a look at some of today’s best advice for taking good care of your diesel engine.