Category: Diagnosing Problems

Diesel engines are known for their durability and efficiency, but what do you do when you notice grey smoke from your exhaust while accelerating? Don't panic, this is a common issue among diesel...

As the saying goes, "You could hang a picture of a diesel engine on the wall and it would leak oil." Diesel engines are leaky. It is tough to keep them sealed up. Without the proper amount of oil in...

Diesel engines last a long time! The engine will likely outlast every other part of your vehicle. The problem a lot of time is the body doesn't hold up. I had an old Volvo transfer truck that was...

Modern diesel engines have changed the way fuel is delivered. In the last decades, the PSI that is made by the fuel pump has increased dramatically. With this have come component failures and other...

So, you have some white smoke billowing out of your exhaust. What is the cause? Maybe you are like me and have to look it up every time. No shame here. The answer is quite simple, but the solution...

So, you have some blue smoke billowing out of your exhaust. Well, you think it’s blue. Does it look like a blue haze? 😕 What is the cause? Maybe you are like me and have to look it up every...