HUBB 8-inch Oil Filter for Class 5 and 6 Diesel Engines
HUBB has introduced a new 8-inch spin-on oil filter to its filter portfolio. This filter is designed for use on class 2 through 6 light and medium duty diesel engines that are typically seen in hard working pickup trucks, off road equipment, agricultural vehicles, buses and other vehicles and equipment.
Aftermarket Diesel Innovations
Diesel technology has come a long way, evolving from smelly, dirty, slow, workhorse engines to clean-burning, high-torque, high-horsepower engines that can give many gasoline engines a run for the money on a drag strip or race track.
RKLAB AG Diesel Fuel Injection System
RKLAB AG is a technology company in the process of commercializing a new diesel fuel injection system, the RK Injector (RKI). The technology is a self-pressurizing fuel injection system that is a direct replacement for the current common rail diesel fuel injection system.
GM Duramax V8 Diesel
When GM introduced its first V8-based diesel power plant in the ’80s, the results were less than stellar since they essentially took an existing small-block gasoline design and modified it to run on diesel. It wasn’t until the early ’90s when GM bought into Japanese commercial vehicle giant Isuzu, that they got the technology to develop a truly modern V8 diesel.
T&D Machine Roller Rocker System for GM Duramax Diesel V8
T&D Machine Products has made available a roller rocker system for the GM Duramax diesel V8. The T&D rocker set gives an extra advantage to this 32-valve powerhouse, helping to maximize the performance potential, especially with aftermarket turbocharging.
AP Exhaust Technologies Diesel Particulate Filters
AP Exhaust Technologies has introduced a new line of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) for replacement on Class 2 and 3 vehicles. Key applications include late model GM/Duramax, Dodge/Cummins, and Ford Powerstroke equipped Diesel trucks.
API Releases New Donut Symbol to Differentiate New Diesel Oil
The American Petroleum Institute (API) will introduce a special Service Symbol Donut to help consumers identify the recently approved API FA-4 diesel engine oil, which is designed to protect the next generation of diesel engines.
The Search for Increased Longevity and Durability in Diesels Continues
The object of the game is to tame the diesel engine in hopes of obtaining dependability, longevity and efficiency. There are numerous internal engine parts available in the aftermarket to fit not only the needs of hot street trucks but also for pulling, drag racing and over the road transportation.
LIQUI MOLY Diesel Particulate Filter Protector
More and more diesel vehicles have a particulate filter. Their service lives are limited and can fall significantly below the manufacturer guidelines. One of the main causes of this is soot. However, a new development by LIQUI MOLY is here to help: the Diesel Particulate Filter Protector.
T&D Machine Roller Rocker System for GM Duramax Diesel V8
T&D has engineered and produced a rocker set to give an extra advantage to this 32-valve powerhouse, helping to maximize the well-known performance potential, especially with aftermarket turbocharging. Just some of the benefits of the T&D system include steel rocker bodies, heat-treated shafts and billet stands for extreme-duty usage.
Is the New Ford EcoBlue Engine a Diesel Game-Changer?
Ford has revealed the first new EcoBlue advanced diesel engine that will offer optimized fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 and NOX emissions for customers, using sophisticated technologies and innovative design. Building on the industry-leading performance and technology of Ford’s EcoBoost engines, Ford’s range of EcoBlue diesel engines will power the company’s future passenger cars.
T&D Machine Roller Rocker System for GM Duramax Diesel V8
T&D Machine Products has made available a roller rocker system for the GM Duramax diesel V8. T&D has engineered and produced a rocker set to give an extra advantage to this 32-valve powerhouse.
Cometic 2001-2007 GM Duramax 6.6L Diesel V8 Gaskets
The new 2001-2007 GM 6.6L Duramax MLS head gasket utilizes a load control embossment for superior combustion chamber sealing and improved clamp load around the cylinder without increasing bore distortion.
Jiffy-tite Signs Endorsed Product Sponsorship with DIESEL Motorsports
Jiffy-tite finalized an endorsed product sponsorship deal with DIESEL Motorsports recently, making the Lancaster, New York company the official quick-connect fluid fitting sponsor for all events of the 2016 DIESEL Motorsports season.
A Peek at the Small Bore Diesel Market
If I’ve learned one thing above all else since writing for this industry, it’s that there are always new opportunities. The trouble sometimes is just finding where those opportunities lie. One of these opportunities recently brought to my attention can be found in the small bore diesel market.
Innovative Products of America Professional Diesel Injector-Seat Cleaning Kit
Innovative Products of America’s (IPA) Professional Diesel Injector-Seat Cleaning Kit features three distinct types of brushes; Helix Brushes with a specially-engineered tip for deep seat cleaning, Two-Stage brushes for seat and inner seat-hole cleaning, and Bore Brushes for all bore and tube wall cleaning.
Dark Days of Diesel?
Think about the diesel engine over the last 30 years. From a rattling bucket of bolts that often got a frown from people it’s become a highly sought-after engine among the younger high school generation. Who would ever have imagined that one?
FCA US LLC 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 Makes Wards 10 Best Engines List for 2016
The FCA US LLC 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 is one of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2016. It is the third consecutive year EcoDiesel has been named to the prestigious list – the longest tenure of any 2016 honoree. This also marks the second straight year the EcoDiesel has been the lone representative of clean diesel technology among Wards 10 Best Engines.
Direct Injection Gas and Diesel Technology
Direct injection is becoming standard on more and more late-model vehicles in both gasoline and diesel versions. These systems can be a diagnostic challenge, but with the right foundation, problems can be solved profitably. A better understanding of how they work can help you help your installer customers do a better job.
