Keep an eye on coolants in today’s advanced diesel engines
What to focus on when it comes to heavy-duty truck diesel engine coolant maintenance.
Don’t overlook truck DEF filter importance
It might be time to stop pointing the finger at the truck’s DPF and take a closer look at aftertreatment issues.
Diesel engine filtration tips for better fuel efficiency
Wix Filters’s tips for achieving the right balance of engine protection and efficiency.
How diesel engine filtration impacts fuel economy
Every fleet is feeling pain at the diesel pumps. As fuel prices continue to pummel bottom lines, the way to eke out even more fuel efficiency is to focus down on the details–nitty-gritty maintenance practices and component selections that will boost profitability. So let’s take a look at proper diesel engine oil maintenance practices that
Don’t guess diesel engine air filter useful life—know it with Senzit
Trucks operate in harsh conditions—ragged roads, dusty trails, and long stretches of highway through untamed elements. The diesel engine filtration system—air, oil, fuel—is the first line of engine defense from unwanted contaminants. They work hard so that your equipment can work harder, and it’s imperative that you keep a close eye on engine filtration if
Do this, not that, during diesel engine fuel filter maintenance
Diesel fuel has grabbed fleet managers’ attention. As diesel prices spike, it’s important to keep a close watch on your fuel filters to ensure your trucks’ diesel engines are operating as efficiently as possible. Though it can seem straight forward (check the fuel filter, got it), fuel filtration maintenance gets … tricky. “Fuel filtration is
How diesel engine oil analysis works (and why you need to be doing it)
Today’s diesel engine oil isn’t your grandfather’s old engine oil. Several years back, a pair of new API diesel engine categories entered the market–CK-4 and FA-4. Both aimed to lower oil viscosity and boost fuel economy, while still providing the much needed engine protection. CK-4 replaced CJ-4 as the go-to fill for most engine manufacturers,
Diesel engine air filtration maintenance tips
Heavy-duty truck filtration is easy to take for granted. Hard-working filters keep engine and cab air clean, allowing both the driver and the diesel powerhouse to breathe deep. While filters become more efficient overtime, they reach a tipping point when they need some truck maintenance TLC. “If you ignore the diesel engine air filter long
Why You Shouldn’t Forget about Fuel Filters
Every fleet revolves around routine maintenance. Without it, not only do costs increase, but you lose out on some of your most valuable resources: time and trust. There’s no doubt that routine tasks like oil and tire changes are on maintenance to-do lists. But in many cases, one critical component is left forgotten – until
