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Black Death of Engines: Sludge
Engine sludge is a very common and also very costly problem. Many automotive mechanics call this the Black Death of Engines. Engine sludge forms equally in both gasoline and diesel engines! What is Engine Sludge? Engine sludge like this is often the cause of premature, though preventable, engine failure Engine oil sludge is actually the…
Read MoreDiesel Problems in Boats & Yachts
What causes many unnecessary marine diesel engine breakdowns? Marine Diesel contaminants can quickly overwhelm inline fuel filters One of the main marine-diesel engine breakdown issues is blocked and contaminated fuel systems. The modern ULSD (Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel) diesel fuel is clearly formulated differently to the blends we were all used to several years ago, and…
Read MoreA Real Solution to Engine Blow-by
Engine blow-by is the term used to describe excessive internal crankcase pressure – a result of inadequate sealing between the piston rings and the cylinder walls, particularly during the compression and power strokes of the crankshaft. During these strokes, generated compression and expansion pressures create extremely high pressure above the piston, and if the ring-to-cylinder…
Read MoreEngine Blow-by
What causes Engine Blow-by? Engine blow-by can often be fixed without having to rebuild the engine Engine blow-by is caused by compression pressure in the combustion chamber escaping into the crankcase past stuck piston rings and/or glazed bores, and consequently over-pressurizing the crankcase. This condition can cause all sorts of exasperation for truckers and heavy…
Read MoreExcessive Engine Oil Use
Whether it is a gasoline or diesel engine, excessive engine oil use is caused by either leaking seals and/or gaskets, or otherwise, the oil is being consumed in the combustion chamber during engine operation. When oil is combusted, excessive carbon particulate matter is produced, forming harmful carbon deposits within the combustion chamber and on associated components. Over time, these encrusted…
Read MoreDoes FTC Decarbonizer Really Work?
To answer the question “Does FTC Decarbonizer really work?“, take a look at these photos – This photo is of a cylinder from a Caterpillar 3508 diesel engine at 8,000 hours. It was used in an earthmoving machine in a large mining operation in Australia. It was torn down and rebuilt prior to the normal…
Read MoreHow do I use Flushing Oil Concentrate to get the best result?
Restore total clean to all internal engine components – Use Maxodyne Flushing Oil Concentrate We are often asked this very important question – “How do I use Flushing Oil Concentrate to get the very best result possible?” Flushing Oil Concentrate is possibly the most effective and safe treatment in removing harmful and performance draining sludge,…
Read MoreHigh 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…
Read MoreOil 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…
Read MorePoor 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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