Maintaining a Diesel Engine Truck in the Winter

Previously, you may have experienced your vehicle not starting after several tries in winter. The issue is much more common in diesel engine trucks than in petrol cars. Truck owners must maintain their vehicles properly to keep the engine running and functioning properly.

This blog will serve as a guide to what may be causing your diesel engine problems and how you can implement your diesel engine truck’s maintenance in winter.

Frozen Fuel

When the temperature drops and get near or past the freezing point, the diesel in the engine may freeze and form a gel-like substance. This gel is harmful to the engine and can be a reason why your engine takes time to start.

Many companies offer a winter blend of diesel that doesn’t freeze in lower temperatures. Another way to keep your diesel in liquid form is to keep the engine switched on, regularly turning it on and off after intervals. However, this can affect your truck’s mileage.

Deposit Build-Up in the Combustion Chamber

Deposit build-up in the combustion chamber is a problem at any time of the year. However, winter may aggravate the issue. Diesel engines break down when gel-like diesel flows into the combustion chamber with deposit build-ups. This can also result in engine seizures if the problem is not dealt with properly.

Get your engine cleaned or flushed after getting it checked by a professional.

Choked Fuel Filters

Choked fuel filters may also be the source of the problem when your diesel engine fails to start. This is because a clean fuel filter is necessary to filter more viscous, gel-like fuel.

Experts recommend a people should change their fuel filters in the fall before the temperatures drop.

Faulty Electronic Control Module

If none of these problems exist, and your engine performance still drops, or the engine fails to start properly, the issue might be more serious. Your truck’s ECM (Engine Control Module) might be faulty.

ECM malfunction can happen at any time and requires professional repair work. If you’re looking to get your ECM repaired, CATECM can help you.

We are a trusted ECM repair and replacement company and offer ECM repair and reprogramming services all over the United States. Our turnaround time is just 24-48 hours, and our services and products come with a one-year warranty. Moreover, we also have remanufactured ECMs if you want to get your ECM replaced.

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