How to Check Injectors on Diesel Engine

March 12, 2020

Ultimate Guide to Diesel Fuel Injectors for Cummins, Detroit Diesel, and Caterpillar Engines


1. What Does a Diesel Fuel Injector Do?


2. Core Symptoms of Bad Diesel Fuel Injectors


Common Signs of Injector Problems:


3. Brand-Specific Notes on Injector Symptoms


3.1 Injectors For Cummins Engines




3.2 Injectors For Detroit Diesel Engines



3.3 Injectors For Caterpillar Engines




4. How to Diagnose Bad Injectors


4.1 Listen for the Click


4.2 Perform a Light Test


4.3 Check for External Leaks


4.4 Emission Test / Exhaust Observations


5. Why Diesel Injectors Fail


6. Maintenance Tips to Extend Injector Life


7. When to Replace Injectors


8. Buying Replacement Injectors at Diesel Pro Power


8.1 Cummins Diesel Injectors


8.2 Detroit Diesel Injectors


8.3 Caterpillar Injectors


9. Additional Injector Troubleshooting FAQs


Q: Can I run only one or two new injectors?


Q: What about rebuild kits vs complete injectors?


Q: How important is injector pop pressure?


Q: Should I do an injector return flow test?


Q: Are Diesel Pro Power injectors covered under warranty?


10. Why Buy from Diesel Pro Power?


11. Explore Our Online Injector Catalogs


Detroit Diesel Marine Injector Catalog


Cummins Marine Injector Catalog


Caterpillar Marine Injector Catalog


12. Final Takeaway: Don’t Delay Injector Diagnosis


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Excessive Oil Consumption in Diesel Engines

March 11, 2020

What Is Considered Excessive Oil Consumption?


Four Factors That Contribute to High Oil Consumption


Causes of High Oil Consumption


1. Oil Leaks


2. Burning Oil


The Impact of Poor Oil Consumption


Ensure Optimal Use of Your Marine Engine With the Right Parts


Parts Catalog for Cummins Marine Engine


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Parts Catalog for Caterpillar Marine Engine


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Oil Pump Failure and What Causes It

February 24, 2020

Oil Pump Failure — What It Is and What You Need to Know


Common Oil Pump Failure Symptoms


10 Causes of Oil Pump Failure


1. Low Engine Oil Levels


2. Infrequent Oil Changes


3. Wear and Tear Over Time


4. Engine Sludge


5. Oil Contamination


6. Open Bypass Valves


7. Malfunctioning Oil Passages or Oil Lines


8. Restricting the Oil Suction Tube


9. Incorrect Bearing Clearance


10. Improper Installation


Come to Diesel Pro Power for All Your Diesel Part Needs


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Engine Valves — What Do They Do and How to Correct Failure

February 24, 2020

What Is the Engine Valve?


Engine Valve Function and Purpose


Intake vs. Exhaust Valves


A Diesel Engine Valve Failure Analysis


Bent Diesel Engine Valves


Burnt Diesel Engine Valves


Signs of Engine Valve Failure


How to Correct Engine Valve Failure


Your Go-To for Diesel Engine Valve Solutions


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