Saturday 29 June 2013

Diesel Truck Drivers: Some Useful Tips They Need

By Jone Carducci


Diesel engines have obviously many advantages like heavier pulling capabilities and also the efficient fuel economy it gives, and with the rising costs of gas prices happening around the world, drivers are already thinking of switching to diesel engines. Diesel engines give 40 percent better fuel efficiency and the pulling power of these is undeniably stronger. Diesel engines are bigger and enormous and with maintenance needs that can be more costly, but the reliability and pulling power capability is without question.

Compared to gasoline engines, maintenance works of diesel engines are less frequent but can also be more expensive. A gasoline engine powered truck has electrical ignition parts like spark plugs, ignition coil, and condensers that may need replacements but can still be extended if these still work. With diesel engines, maintenance works cannot wait or the maintenance expenses will grow higher if more damage has already set in. The higher compression rate of diesel engines make it generate more heat, thus placing more demands on the engine and its cooling system and the need for stricter maintenance schedule.

A stricter maintenance schedule imposed on the diesel engines will extend its life, and this good maintenance will even give it an engine life longer than gasoline engines that are not maintained well. Knowledge on the basic maintenance of diesel engines is needed so that the owner/driver can incur savings on costs of overall repairs. Diesel engines used in towing or pulling heavy loads need the more frequent maintenance schedules. Changing of oil and fuel filters need to be more often, and also include changing air filters, and this can be more frequent compared to engines of regular 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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