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 …
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 …
A fuel rail pressure sensor monitors the diesel engine’s fuel rail pressure. It measures the fuel pressure and sends data to the engine control unit (ECU). This guide will cover fuel rail pressure sensors, including their locations and maintenance. What Is a Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor? A diesel engine relies on working components to send …
Tractors are the workhorses of the agricultural world, designed to tackle rough jobs daily. Like any other machine, they need regular care and maintenance to stay in top condition. Whether you’re preparing fields, hauling loads or handling other essential tasks, frequent regular or compact tractor maintenance ensures you’re always ready to do the job. …
What To Do If Your Diesel Fuel Gels If you drive a diesel vehicle, you must consider diesel fuel gelling as part of your preventive maintenance routine. Diesel fuel gelling occurs when the fuel thickens or ‘gels’ in cold temperatures, which can hinder the engine’s operations and significantly impact your vehicle’s ability to start. It is …
Diesel fuel is mildly hygroscopic, attracting and absorbing moisture from out of the air. Water can also enter the fuel system from poorly maintained storage tanks at diesel fuel retailers. Regularly leaving water in the fuel system can cause numerous issues, including rust and corrosion, icing in winter months and microbial growth. As an additive manufacturer, we prevent water-related …
Investing in quality fuel protects your car and improves mileage Pain at the Pump Every day you drive past gas stations and watch the fuel prices tick upward. That is when a powerless feeling settles in knowing that you have no choice but to bite the bullet and pay sky high prices for the same …
It is getting to that time of year when the temperature is dropping and diesels aren’t particularly fond of the cold weather, especially when it gets below 0° F. Treating fuel with an anti-gel should be pretty easy, you should be able to just dump it in and be on your way right? Well almost… …