Factors in diesel engine failure

Experienced technician inspecting a diesel engine for failure causes.

The oil in diesel-powered engines is subject to a multitude of adverse factors that substantially deteriorate the oil over time. These factors can include a variety of less-than-ideal operating conditions, as well as mechanically induced issues. The effects of these things often cause unwanted, untimely, and frustratingly high-cost maintenance, repairs, and even complete engine failure.…

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Exhaust Smoke

If your vehicle or machine has visible exhaust smoke coming from anywhere, you have a problem! The color of engine exhaust smoke and when it occurs can tell you a lot about your engine’s condition. Basically, there are three types of smoke… Black exhaust smoke is often a cause of concern. There is a low…

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High Pressure Diesel Injector Rattle

Modern High-Pressure Diesel Injectors run very fine tolerances. Expensive problems can be avoided with Maxodyne ULS Diesel Enhancer High Pressure Injection diesel engines (CRDi, HPCR and HEUI) have been developed and introduced to meet the latest emission standards. Wonderful news for the world we live in! However, with the addition of this new technology and the…

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Oil Soot, Carbon, & Blow-by Issues

Sooty engine oil, carbon deposits, & blow-by issues Regular diesel engine operation, including starting, becomes increasingly problematic as combustion-related deposits build up on critical engine components over time. Cold weather only compounds the situation. Types of operation, such as excessive idling, short run time, light work, and city type driving, all contribute to carbon and…

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Diesel Particulate Filter Problems

– and how to solve them Most modern diesel engines are now fitted with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) to further reduce noxious exhaust emissions. Although this is a great step forward in reducing toxic chemicals in our atmosphere, DPFs are a band-aid remedy only, and with this technology comes a list of problems that must…

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Poor Fuel Mileage & Performance

In the past, poor fuel mileage and decreased performance could often be remedied with a Do-It-Yourself engine tune-up. Nowadays, it’s a completely different story! Modern engines now run on highly modified and additive-blended fuels, are fully computer controlled, with hydraulic self adjusting engine valves and high mileage, long-life spark plugs, computerized electronic fuel injection, mass…

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How Much Do I Need?

Maxodyne Product Lineup

Depending on the product, the amount needed can be worked out pretty easily. As the products are mixed with either the fuel (diesel or gasoline), or the oil (engine, transmission, differential or hydraulics) at a particular rate, some simple math can be applied to determine the correct size required. Below is the complete list of…

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