Diesel engines power trucks, boats and industrial equipment every day. If you drive a larger truck or semi rig, then you know the importance of having your diesel engine running well and efficiently. A well-cared-for engine will serve all your business and recreational needs, so it’s wise to invest in a diesel fuel filtration system for your vehicle.
Keeping your fuel clean and free of excess water will ensure your engine stays in great shape — and this saves you potentially astronomic repair bills down the road.
Keep Your Fuel Water-Free
A diesel fuel filtration system separates particulates, such as bacteria and dirt, that sneak into your tank — especially if the fuel tank is not regularly recirculated. Filtration also extracts unnecessary water that can cause corrosion and malfunction in the engine.
A filtration system is composed of two or more filters that are employed to catch harmful particulates in the fuel. The primary filter stops larger elements like dirt, and the secondary filter, constructed from a finer mesh, stops smaller contaminants and removes free water before the fuel is allowed into the injection pump. This system helps prevent corrosion in the engine by eliminating harmful particles from the fuel.
A drain plug lets you empty the collected water when the filter is full. Filtration systems have a gauge to let you know when it’s time to change the filters and empty the drain.
Keep Your Engine Compliant
Government regulations require all vehicles, diesel or gasoline, to adhere to specific standards to reduce toxic emissions. For diesel engines, exhaust output is much more visible than in other vehicles. Making sure you have a top-notch filtration system will keep your vehicle compliant and long-running; it can even improve your mileage.
There’s no downside to installing and maintaining a diesel fuel filtration system. It will save you time and money, and your engine will thank you.