Top Diesel Engine Maintenance Tips

Diesel engines give better fuel economy, are less expensive to maintain, and require less frequent maintenance than petrol engines. However, you still need to maintain them correctly and timely to ensure longevity, especially if you use your diesel engine for demanding tasks like carrying loads, pushing, or pulling.

Let’s discuss our top diesel engine maintenance tips, so you can ensure your diesel engine truck or vehicle performs better and lasts longer.

Regularly Check the Coolant

The coolant (or antifreeze) in the radiator of your diesel-powered vehicle is one of its most important maintenance aspects. Over time, the coolant becomes more acidic as it disperses heat from your diesel engine to keep it cool.

Acidic coolant can cause your radiator and other components of your vehicle’s cooling system to corrode and rot. You should regularly check the acidity level of your coolant and flush and replace it on time.

Keep the Engine Clean

Diesel engines tend to last longer than their gas counterparts, so they are likely to benefit more from regular cleaning. Dirt and dust collected in your diesel engine, especially from longer hauls, can reduce your engine’s fuel efficiency and lifespan.

Read your vehicle’s owner manual carefully before external cleaning because not all components are waterproof. Apart from regular external cleaning, make sure to use clean diesel fuel and engine oil for your vehicle.

Regularly Change the Filters

Both the fuel and air filters of your vehicle should be changed on time. Fuel filters should typically be replaced every 10-15 thousand miles, according to your vehicle’s routine maintenance schedule.

Modern diesel engines may have two fuel filters, so make sure to replace them both together for the best results. On the other hand, air filters should be inspected regularly for replacement.

Air filter replacement depends on your vehicle’s regular environment and conditions. Diesel-powered vehicles that mostly travel off-road or in harsh conditions may require more frequent air filter changes than those that run in clean or suburban environments.

Timely Oil Changes

A typical diesel engine needs an oil change approximately every 5 thousand miles. However, how you use the vehicle may shorten the oil change interval. You may require earlier oil changes if you use your diesel-powered vehicle mostly for carrying loads, pushing, or pulling.

If you use it for regular driving with occasional heavy-duty tasks, you should change your engine oil as recommended by the manufacturer in your owner’s manual.

Follow these top diesel engine maintenance tips to ensure that your diesel-powered vehicle performs at its best and lasts you a long time.

If you want to learn more about diesel engine maintenance or the best professional diesel engine ECM repair and replacement company, please get in touch with us today.

 

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