The Basics of Your Diesel Engine

So, you might own a diesel powered vehicle, or are thinking about purchasing one maybe?

 

Well, look no further, for getting yourself the need-to-know information, that you'll want to know before you own a diesel. As they say, once you blow black diesel smoke, you never go back. Diesels have come a long way since the 1900s, and even the 1970s. Remember? 'So what do you drive?' 'Oh I drive a 1974 International Pickup with a DIESEL.' 'Eww that thing must be slow as all get out.' 'It is, a guy on a scooter passed me.'

 

Fast forward to 2007. 'So, what do you drive?' 'I drive a 2004 Dodge Cummins Pickup.' 'SWEET, that thing must be fast!' 'It is, I beat a Ford Mustang last night on U.S. 1 in a light to light drag race.'

 

Suffice it to say, times have changed, and now is no better time to jump on the diesel bandwagon. What with the advent of variable geometry turbochargers, common rail injection, and a huge aftermarket to support all of your 'go-fast' needs, it's no wonder that a 8500 Dodge Pickup can turn 10.17 in the 1/4 mile, and a full blown NHRA style dragster can do the same in 6.97 seconds.