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How To Maintain Your Vehicle’s Diesel Fuel System

Not every automobile diesel fuel system is alike, but all of them need some TLC to stay in top condition. You can handle many of these maintenance tasks yourself, but be sure and refer to your owner’s manual before doing anything. Even if you are familiar with the procedures, diesel engines vary widely and you cannot assume anything. Always check details for your particular model. That said, inspections and repairs of specific areas will help keep your diesel engine purring.

Drain Water Trapped in Fuel System

Sometimes water enters your vehicle’s diesel fuel system with the new fuel you pump into it, but water can also collect due to condensation. Water in a vehicle’s diesel system negatively affects engine performance, and if too much collects, it can cause the engine to stop working. Usually water trapped in a diesel system collects in the system’s lowest area. Drain off this water …

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