Are fuel additives just expensive snake oil? We’ve heard people say they are, and invited Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret to answer the question. Are they worth the money or is money wasted?
What Is DPF Regen and How to Reduce It Most diesel trucks and engines from 2007 and later have a Diesel Particulate Filter system that particles eventually accumulate in. A regen cycle cleans the filter. If you’ve ever turned the heat up on a grill to clean burnt-on food off the grates, you’ll understand the …
The stock (OEM) oil filter on any car or truck will catch damaging particles anywhere from 15-20 microns, which are actually pretty small. For a size reference, the average human hair is about 72 microns in diameter, so 20 microns equals roughly .0008 inches. Pretty small right? But we can do better. Engine bearings and …
Tips for keeping your lawn and garden equipment running great for years to come. Spring has sprung, and with the birds chirping from dawn to dusk breaking the silence of winter gone by, so too returns the outdoor chores like mowing the lawn, tilling up the garden and a variety of other outdoor projects. Much …
Two-stroke and four-stroke engines are different types of internal combustion engines categorized by the number of strokes or piston movements they perform to complete the combustion process. Accordingly, a two-stroke engine needs two piston strokes to complete the process, while a four-stroke engine requires four strokes. While both engines convert fuel into mechanical energy, they …
An unexplained sound coming from your engine often signifies an internal problem. While a humming sound could be normal, a knocking, rattling or thumping noise demands immediate action. Engine knocking could be a sign of a bigger problem, either with your injector timing, fuel or the vehicle’s mechanics. Ignoring this noise could reduce fuel efficiency and lead to permanent engine …
Noticing a burning oil smell in the car can be alarming, but many don’t know what it means. Diagnosing the problem is the first step to solving it. If you own a vehicle or plan to get one soon, it would help to understand oil consumption and what to do when a car smells like …
Published in Fleet Maintenance Magazine It’s that time of the year again when cold snaps can break a fleet’s back if they’re not prepared. With respect to diesel fuel, freezing temperatures can severely impact the fuel itself, as well as pumps and lines. To find out how fleets can counteract the cold, we turned to …
How to Start a Diesel in the Cold Since diesel engines need high temperatures to ignite their fuel, starting a diesel in the cold, known as a cold start, can be challenging. Thankfully, you can take some actions to make starting your vehicle easier. Understanding how to start a diesel in the cold can help …