Troubleshooting Tips
Maximize your diesel engine's lifespan and get advice and answers to common problems and questions from the South Texas diesel engine and fuel injection system experts.
Engine is hard to start.
Engine starter turns engine over slowly and does not start.
-Check Battery Health and Voltage
-Check Starter
-Check Cables and Connections
*Diesel engines require 150rpm to start
Engine Not Starting
Engine Smoke is Black
Air filter is dirty
Injectors not working properly
Turbocharger worn / malfunctioning
Clogged EGR Valve
MAF Sensor Malfunction
-Replace air filter
-Replace or Rebuild Injectors
-Replace Turbocharger
-Clean / Replace EGR Valve
-Replace MAF Sensor
Engine Smoke is White
Injectors worn / not working properly
-Replace or Service Injectors
Engine Has No Power
Injectors worn / not working properly
Low engine compression
Turbocharger worn / oil Leak
Engine valves not adjusted properly
-Replace or Service Injectors
-Check compression / Service Engine
-Replace Turbocharger
-Check valve adjustment