Tips for Ford Power Stroke Service and Rebuilds
Bob McDonald, who contributes diesel stock and performance articles for Engine Builder magazine, including the column “Diesel Dialog,” has authored the book “How to Rebuild Ford Power Stroke Diesel Engines 1994-2007.” The book covers the vast majority of Power Stroke diesel engines on the road, and gives you the full story on their design. A
Is Your Shop Ready to Handle More Diesels?
A new study of fuels and vehicles of the future predicts that diesel and gasoline will remain the predominant transportation fuels, and diesel cars could gain significant market share in the next 10 years. The growth of vehicles running on alternative fuels such as E85 and electricity will accelerate over the next decade, but diesel
70 Percent Of Americans Have Not Driven A Diesel Vehicle
Honeywell Turbo Technologies, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, announced today a recently conducted survey revealing 70 percent of Americans have never driven a diesel-powered vehicle, and 73 percent of Millennials (those under the age of 35) have never ventured on American roadways in a diesel car or truck, yet 56 percent recognize that
32 Senators Urge Administration to Support Biodiesel Growth
Bipartisan Lawmakers Sign Letter on Biodiesel Renewable Fuel Standard RFS Volume WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of 32 U.S. senators from across the country sent a letter in mid-November asking the Obama Administration to support reasonable growth in the biodiesel industry next year under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The senators, representing biodiesel production plants
Webasto Says Pre-heated Diesel Engines Reduce Emissions and Improve Performance of DPFs
Fenton, MI – An Independent Emissions Testing Lab recently tested the effects of a Webasto coolant heater on the emissions performance of a diesel engine. To simulate different temperature conditions during the seasonal changes and the effect caused by the Webasto heater, boundary conditions to the test engine were set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit and
Magnum Gaskets By MSI Makes ‘Bold Moves’
“Times Change. It’s Time for Magnum Gaskets” has been the introductory slogan for Magnum Gaskets for the past two years. That slogan has taken on new meaning for Modern Silicone Technologies (MSI) as it has established its Magnum Gaskets aftermarket brand in the market in that time. The company says its focus is now on
Cummins Announces ISV5.0L V8 Diesel For Pickups and Delivery Trucks
The ISV5.0L brings together a compacted graphite iron (CGI) cylinder block, forged steel crankshaft, high-strength aluminum alloy heads, and composite valve covers to offer maximum durability in a lightweight package. Cummins Inc. unveiled the ISV5.0, a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. The
Engine Oil Choices Are Changing
The universal engine oil is expected to die in 2016. Diesel, gasoline and natural gas engine oils are going to be changing by 2016. With the current regulatory emphasis on improving fuel economy, which also reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, engine oil scientists will soon be reformulating all three oils to improve fuel economy. When the
Dorman Releases EGR Cooler Kit for 2004-’10 Ford 6.0L Diesel Engines
The updated cooler prevents coolant from leaking into the exhaust manifold and may protect the engine from extensive damage. Company: Dorman Products www.dormanproducts.com Dorman Products has released an updated EGR Cooler Kit for 2004-’10 Ford 6.0L diesel engines. The part is re-engineered with a straight tube core design focused on eliminating original failure modes. The EGR cooler
6.4 Diesel Turbo Info
Tech clip from the Automotive Video Inc.’s video — ‘Introduction to the Powerstroke 6.4L Diesel – Section Five: The Turbo Charger’ Company: Automotive Video Inc.
New Diesel Class Added To AVI Conference Schedule
Diesel specialist Tony Salas will teach a class titled “Dodge Cummins 6.7L Highlights” during the AVI Conference Nov. 4-5 in conjunction with AAPEX. LAS VEGAS – AVI has announced the addition of a new Diesel Class to the AVI Conference schedule. The class, “Dodge Cummins 6.7L Highlights,” will be taught byTony Salas. The AVI Conference takes place
Venturing Into GM Duramax Diesel Service
There are five generations of the Duramax engine. The best way to identify the generation is by the year, model and the RPO (regular production option) code. Back in the 1990s, GM wasn’t making too many waves in the diesel truck market. The 6.2L and 6.5L engines had been around for sometime, but they were no match
