Modern fuel is not what it used to be. Ultra-low sulfur diesel offers less lubrication than older formulations, while ethanol-blended gasoline leaves deposits that older engines never faced. The result? Injectors clog, fuel systems corrode and engines lose power over time. A fuel treatment addresses these issues by cleaning internal components, restoring lubricity and improving …
Owning a diesel comes with serious advantages—but it also comes with responsibilities many new owners don’t see coming. Small oversights can quietly shorten engine life, hurt fuel economy, and lead to repairs that could have been avoided. The good news? Most diesel problems are preventable with the right knowledge and habits. Explore common diesel mistakes, …
Frozen diesel can have a profound impact on your truck or vehicle, and preventing this situation is critical to your vehicle’s long-term health. From older vehicles to modern engines, freezing or gelled diesel is always a risk, and it can reduce performance, reliability and fuel efficiency. One excellent way to improve additive efficiency and reduce …
Cold weather places added demands on diesel engines—from fuel flow challenges to thicker lubricants and harder starts. Taking a proactive, science‑based approach to winter preparation helps maintain reliability, protect critical components, and reduce the risk of downtime when temperatures drop. Below, we break down practical, proven cold‑weather diesel maintenance considerations—covering fuel, oil, cooling systems, batteries, …
Winter and cold weather can really bring you down. Not only does it get dark earlier and become too cold out to do much, but your vehicle’s fuel economy just gets worse and worse. There are a lot of reasons why your fuel economy suffers in the winter, by some estimates fuel economy goes down …
Idling alone isn’t enough to prevent gelling in extremely cold conditions. In specific temperature ranges, diesel may thicken or “gel,” reducing vehicle efficiency, increasing engine strain and introducing potential for damage. While it’s a common belief that idling your diesel vehicle can prevent gelling, the heat from idling is generally insufficient to keep the fuel …
Diesel fuel may experience many significant challenges during the cold season. From freezing to gelling, various side effects may reduce engine performance and reliability while increasing wear. In this article, we’ll cover practical methods, such as additives, to help you avert cold-weather diesel issues and ensure optimal efficiency. Why Winter Treatment Is Important for Diesel …
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 …
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 …