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Caterpillar C12 Engine Guide

April 11, 2022 by DieselIQ Leave a Comment

Caterpillar C12 Diesel Engine - Cat C12 Specs, Reliability, Problems

Caterpillar Inc. is a Fortune 100 company that builds heavy-duty machinery and engines. They are actually the largest construction-equipment manufacturer. Among one of their many excellent diesel engines is the 12.0L Caterpillar C12 - or Cat C12 for short. The Cat C12 truck engine was in production from 1994-2009. Some may consider the C12 a bit small and underpowered for … [Read more...] about Caterpillar C12 Engine Guide

Detroit 60 Series Diesel Common Problems

March 7, 2022 by DieselIQ Leave a Comment

Detroit 60 Series Diesel Engine - 60 Series Specs, Reliability, Problems

The Detroit Diesel 60 Series engine began production in 1987 and remained until 2011. It's an inline-6 four stroke diesel engine and was the first heavy duty diesel engine with full electronic controls. The Detroit 60 Series earns much praise for its great balance of fuel economy, performance, and longevity. However, no engine is perfect and there are no exceptions here. In … [Read more...] about Detroit 60 Series Diesel Common Problems

How to Better Maintain Your Diesel Fuel System

December 1, 2020 by DieselIQ Leave a Comment

Diesel Fuel System Maintenance If all diesel engines had nearly identical fuel system trouble, diagnosis and maintenance procedures could follow a general pattern. But, with the exception of similar fuel tanks and basic piping system, diesel fuel systems differ considerably. Consequently, each engine manufacturer recommends different specific maintenance procedures. … [Read more...] about How to Better Maintain Your Diesel Fuel System

How Diesel Fuel Injection Systems Work

December 1, 2020 by DieselIQ 2 Comments

How Diesel Fuel Injection Systems Work The diesel fuel injection system is a major component of a properly operating engine. An engine out of adjustment can cause excessive exhaust smoke, poor fuel economy, heavy carbon buildup within the combustion chambers, and short engine life. The diesel engine is known as a CI (compression ignition) engine, while the gasoline … [Read more...] about How Diesel Fuel Injection Systems Work

What Diesel Fuel Is The Best

December 1, 2020 by DieselIQ Leave a Comment

How to Improve Your Diesel Fuel Quality Diesel Fuel Grades  Diesel fuel is graded and designated by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), while its specific gravity and high and low heat values are listed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Each individual oil refiner and supplier attempts to produce diesel fuels that comply as closely as … [Read more...] about What Diesel Fuel Is The Best

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