Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Some Useful Guidelines Helpful To Diesel Truck Drivers

By Jone Carducci


Gasoline prices in almost any place in the world has increased and this has made a lot of drivers think of switching to diesel engines, thinking of the many benefits they can get like transporting heavy loads and also the efficiency in fuel consumption. Diesel engines are undeniably with heavier pulling power in comparison with gasoline engines and also with better fuel efficiency, which is approximately 40 percent better. With diesel engines, dependable heavy pulling power can be expected but these are engines with heavy maintenance needs also.

The maintenance needs of diesel engines can be less frequent compared to that of the traditional gasoline engines but this can also be more expensive. Gasoline engine ignition parts can be extended if these still works, like the spark plugs, condensers and ignition coil, but with diesel engines, these cannot be extended. With these kinds of engines, damages may already set in if the maintenance jobs are extended. The cooling system of diesel engines needs to be followed strictly because of the demands of the engine, and this is caused mainly by the higher compression rate of this kind of engine.

However, with the implementation of a regular maintenance schedule of the diesel engines, its life can be extended, and can even be longer than a gasoline engine that is not also properly maintained. The basic knowledge of diesel engine maintenance can give the owner savings in over all repair costs. Diesel engines that are used to heavier loads or used in towing, need more frequent maintenance jobs. The basic change oil, including fuel, oil, and air filter changes should be more frequent, more than when not used to heavy loads.

Diesel engines are preferred by more drivers because of its toughness and reliability when it comes to heavy load and also operate cheaper. Engine maintenance are however more costly but can also be less frequent, but there are also parts and accessories that helps in giving more power and also gives good fuel efficiency. A tuner or diesel programmer is one of these, and this helps in enhancing torque and gives good fuel efficiency, and the job is through overriding the computer codes that are already set by the manufacturers.

Efficient monitoring of the engine's cooling system has to be done and this is the most important part of the engine's system, the cooling system. The engine's cooling system should not fail because diesel engines are hotter compared to gasoline engines, and this is due to its higher compression rate. Efficient cooling is the objective and there are accessories and parts that can be used. An upgrade made to the engines can be in the form of enhanced cold air intake and on the engines exhaust system. Preventive maintenance upgrades can help in breakdowns in the cooling systems of these engines.

Parts and upgrades to the engines can be of much help but the effects of these upgrades have to be monitored also. This is where gauges are needed to help in monitoring the changes, of which the objective is overall efficiency. The upgrades can help, but has to be closely monitored also since the engines can also get sensitive and need monitoring also. Potential damages are preventable, if these are also known and seen by the driver.




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