Understanding what causes a truck to overheat and how to prevent it is essential. Hot Shot’s Secret offers the industry’s best high-quality additives and automotive products to help you keep your engine from overheating. These additives enhance your vehicle’s reliability and improve performance. An overheated engine can cause serious complications such as engine breakdown or …
Ford’s Power Stroke® diesel engines have been powering Ford trucks since 1994, earning a near-legendary reputation for stump-pulling torque, confident towing capacity and true heavy-duty capability. This comprehensive Ford Power Stroke engine comparison breaks down Power Stroke generations, highlights common issues and offers expert insights into which years are the best bets for performance and …
Diesel engines create power with fuel and high-pressure air. Special to Ford Powerstroke diesel engines, the injection pressure regulator (IPR) valve maintains a working oil pressure of 3,000 to 4,000 PSI in the high-pressure oil pump (HPOP). The IPR valve works with other crucial components of the engine’s hydraulic electronic unit injection (HEUI) system. It …
Whether you’re hauling equipment to a worksite, pulling a gooseneck loaded with valuable show horses or heading out on a cross-country RV adventure, confident towing depends on your diesel’s towing performance. Not all diesels are built the same — torque curves, cooling performance and longevity under sustained load can change how an engine feels on …
If your diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) light is on, you need to solve this issue as quickly as possible. Your selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system’s warning light helps you recognize and solve potential problems before major damage occurs. Here’s how these systems work and how to solve the problem. What Does the DEF Warning Light …
From cars to planes to power generators, heavy machinery requires fuel. For many machines, this fuel comes in the form of diesel. With the advancement of modern technology, alternative forms of fuel are rapidly spreading throughout the market. One such alternative is biofuel, which takes various forms, such as ethanol and biodiesel. What Are Biodiesel and Diesel? …
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is essential to your selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. This fluid converts nitrogen oxides into less harmful gases like nitrogen gas and water vapor, and consists of blended automotive-grade liquid urea (32.5%) and deionized water (67.5%). DEF crystal buildup is one of these systems’ most common — and costly — problems. …
Regular oil changes are vital to the smooth running and longevity of your truck, but did you know that your diesel engine needs the right kind of oil for optimal performance? With so many options, choosing the best motor oil for diesel engines can be confusing. This diesel engine oil guide helps you choose a …
Your diesel selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system is essential to maintaining your vehicle’s engine and managing emissions. Discover how to prevent diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) crystallization and keep your system clean and performing optimally, with a simple maintenance plan. What Is a Diesel SCR System? A diesel SCR system controls emissions by reducing the volume …