3 Tips to Power Up Diesel Engine Maintenance
Today’s diesel engines have come a long way from early models renowned for good fuel mileage but notorious for low performance. Get the most out of your modern, high-performing diesel engine by giving it regular tune-ups and attention. Here are three tips to help you take your diesel engine maintenance to the next level.
Start With the Best Fuel
You generally have two types of diesel fuels to choose from for your vehicle’s diesel engine.
- Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) burns much cleaner than older forms of diesel that had fumes linked with cancer and other illnesses. ULSD has been generally available in Europe and North America since 2006. This type of fuel, which has 97 percent less sulfer than low-sulfur diesel, is safe to run in older diesel engines as well as newer models.
- Biodiesel is made from agricultural materials and is designed to burn clean. However, in the United