If there is one engine that plagues the mid-size diesel world, you would have to say that it is the 6.0L Power Stroke. This engine has the worst repair history that has plagued and continues to plague Ford truck owners today. Even though the engine was only produced from 2003...
Addressing the issues associated with ‘Home Brewed’ Bio-Diesel
Bosch has announced that its clean diesel technology will be featured on the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which debuted Jan. 14 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Prestone Command DEF is a liquid-reducing agent that has been developed for use in all diesel engines that are equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system.
Some Ford diesel vehicles with the 7.3L engine may experience a misfire or "cackle." The injectors in the 7.3L diesel run off of the high-pressure engine oil pump.The #8 injector is the farthest away from the oil pump, causing a filling problem, which may result in a misfire. Ford replaced...
Injectors can fail in ways other than becoming just worn out or tired. Diesel guru Bob McDonald discusses common and not so common injector fails.
It may be a good idea to have some of your techs become ASE certified in diesel engine diagnostics, which you can market to your diesel-driving customers.
Back in the 1990s, GM wasn't making too many waves in the diesel truck market. The 6.2L and 6.5L engines had been around for sometime, but they were no match for the release of the Cummins 6BT in the Dodge truck in 1989 and the Ford Powerstroke in 1994.
In total, the Administration's national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will save consumers more than $1.7 trillion at the gas pump and reduce U.S. oil consumption by 12 billion barrels.
The book covers the vast majority of Power Stroke diesel engines on the road, and gives you the full story on their design.
