Effective filtration systems always have played an integral role in the daily life of a truck’s lubrication, air intake and fueling processes. They contribute to increased operating uptime, reduced emissions, better fuel economy, reduced wear and tear on the engine and even the quality of air delivered into the driver’s cab. As technology continues to exert a larger influence on the operation and maintenance of diesel trucks, the demand on suppliers of filtration systems to up their game and keep pace has never been more important, industry experts said.

The gross combination mass remains at 5885kg, but the front axle load has been improved by 100kg to 1360kg, which means heavier bullbar setups (even an electric winch) can be fitted. Mitsubishi has an alloy bullbar as a genuine accessory, but a steel bullbar isn’t likely. You can get a snorkel, light bar and nudge bar from the catalogue, though.

However the down the carb method of using Seafoam will clean internal engine parts, but not any better than plain old water, rubbing alcohol or a mix of the two.

Presuming it is the 8v 1.6 HDI, this has become very common, whether the engine is in a Peugeot, a Citroen, a Ford, a Volvo or a Mazda (all used the same 1.6 diesel engine). Normally a replacement injector is £500, not £800. Unless that’s for two.

You can’t play with the big boys and act like a rookie. When the most common problem with the 2017 QX60 is “the side mirror falling off,” it’s playing like a rookie. Certain mistakes can be made with a Toyota Corolla that just won’t fly on Mercedes-level hardware.

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A couple of automotive hacks I’ve heard over the years. When the fuel/air mixture was too rich at high altitude. a. one owner removed the air filter to allow more air in. b. another super glued the carb jet closed and re-opened it with a stick pin (smaller hole, less gas).

Specifically, to get the fuel-oxygen mixture right, the system requires two oxygen sensors, one each to detect the engine’s catalytic converter input and output exhaust oxygen concentrations. Along with other sensor data, the vehicle’s powertrain control module (PCM) takes input from the oxygen sensor and the engine to calculate and dynamically adjust the engine’s fuel-oxygen ratio.

At least in GMC Terrain these buttons are positioned on the dash. Does not make sense for drivability but ergonomically – yes. Now so much space exists in the console. But if you in the situation where you need to make a quick turnaround… “Honey, where is the reverse button?”

“Our quality service ensures genuine Bosch parts are always used as this is critical to not only the reputation of our facility but also the longevity of the repair itself,” says Hauser. “We take a zero-tolerance approach to the use of genuine parts as well as the quality of workmanship we render.”

With combined demands for improved urban air quality and lower greenhouse gas emissions, the fuel injection system is an important building block for meeting future legislative targets. Delphi Technologies’ 500+ bar system can help vehicle manufacturers meet both challenges.

Now of course there are the link belts (very handy for dampening vibration in belt-driven shop tools), which you can make to size by removing/inserting link sections – but of course, modern cars now use serpentine belts.