Questions tagged [diesel]
A type of internal combustion engine where ignition happens when fuel is spray at high pressure into a compressed charge of air, or the relatively heavy fuel oil used in compression-ignition engines.
423
questions
0
votes
0
answers
24
views
Safe to drive ~800km with diesel particulate filter warning?
My 2009 Mini Cooper D (R56) reads "Service" on the small dashboard display, and has the following fault codes (with their meanings that I looked up):
P14A5 - Exhaust gas temperature sensor ...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
11
views
Volvo V50 1,6 Diesel acceleration problem and total stop
I own a Volvo V50, 1,6 Diesel. Just yesterday I experience this problem. When accelerating the motor does not respond fast enough and after a minute it stops totally. It’s -8 C. Can it be the cold ...
8
votes
1
answer
646
views
Scraping sound in new small engine
I normally only work with really old engines often abandoned for a long time and in that case typically hearing crunchy or scraping noises when moving the piston is undoubtedly a bad sign and warrant ...
- 621
1
vote
1
answer
23
views
Insignia B (MK2 2017) error code P0073 and engine light on
Can anyone advise please what is wrong and how to fix it please?
OBD is showing ambient air temperature sensor circuit high
thanks
- 13
1
vote
1
answer
62
views
Vehicle misfuel
I used a 2015 Peugeot Boxer Luton van ( 154K mileage ). It had a full tank of diesel to start and I travelled 300 miles , used roughly half a tank ,and then it broke down , there is a suggestion it ...
- 13
12
votes
1
answer
5k
views
What happened to my car?
I have a 2010 Corsa. It has been fine for over 250,000 miles (400,000 km) and just passed MOT last month.
Driving home last night, it died on me. It was pulled out of a junction, got into 3rd when the ...
- 129
0
votes
1
answer
39
views
Mazda 3 2015 2.2L diesel shakes each time when started up
My Mazda 3 2.2 diesel shakes when starting up even when using auto stop/start in traffic or at a red light.
I took it to a mechanic and they checked the clutch kit and flywheel but did not resolve it.
...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
37
views
25%/70ms dropouts in fuel pressure in Cummins ISL 07
The first picture is low idle, the second is high idle. With the exception of the spikes, the high idle looks more normal to me.
Anyone know what this signifies? I just replaced the PRV which was ...
0
votes
1
answer
48
views
2011 Ford F350 6.7 ignition will turn on, starter stays on, truck doesn’t start
Husband replaced the fuel filters, purged the system, but when I turn the key on the starter engages but stays engaged and truck does not start. Help please
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
76
views
Peugeot 206 2.0 HDI rough idling and delay to turn off after diesel filter replacement
I own a Peugeot 206 (2008) with a 2.0 hdi engine (I believe the engine code is DW10TD) with a Siemens fuel system.
After changing the fuel filter, I turned it on and found it was idling a bit rough. ...
6
votes
1
answer
646
views
What preparations to make before changing oil on old neglected tractor diesel engine
I bought an old Massey Fergusson 135 Diesel which I have a theory has not had its oil changed for at least 20 years:
I don't have the means to transport it to a mechanic, so I am preparing to change ...
- 229
1
vote
1
answer
99
views
Diesel mixed with petrol
So a family member accidently filled a full tank of petrol in his diesel car.
He was able to get all of the petrol (bit of diesel) out of his tank by flushing it. Now he is left with about 40L of ...
- 327
2
votes
1
answer
37
views
Can deposits on glow plugs be used to diagnose engine problems?
In a gasoline engine deposits or discoloration on spark plugs can be used to diagnose problems, for instance lean or rich running, or ignition problems. There are many handy pictures available to show ...
- 16.2k
1
vote
2
answers
159
views
Peugeot 207 sporadic, sudden and very short loss of power
Car: Peugeot 207 2007, 1.4 HDI engine 8HZ 1398cmc, 50kW
Symptoms: everything (cold/warm start, idle, accelerating with no load/some load, etc) works as expected, except that sometimes there's an ...
- 163
1
vote
1
answer
73
views
Diesel slow crank after sitting through winter
Car in question: 2002 Renault Thalia 1.5dci (engine same as Clio Mk2, also known as Symbol)
Last autumn, I stopped using this car. Filled the tank, parked in the garage and let it there until spring.
...
- 163
4
votes
2
answers
2k
views
VW Polo Engine Oil Light Blinking on hill
This is a weird problem I have faced and there seems to be no solution to this even after having given the car to my mechanic 3 times.
Whenever I drive my car uphill even for a little while, like 5-10 ...
3
votes
1
answer
210
views
Kubota Z402 Plumbing Issues
I am currently restoring a Kubota Z402 engine (used in an Aixam 500SL) that has been treated quite badly. While I have been making some progress I am struggling with the plumbing of the engine. One of ...
- 621
1
vote
1
answer
359
views
Vw Passat B8 inner taillight replacement
I'm trying to replace the inner tail light bulb on the boot of my B8 Passat estate. Is it just a case of removing the 2 screws under the plastic cap in the boot lid? I believe I have the correct bulb ...
0
votes
0
answers
91
views
Why does my Toyota 3L engine won't idle and makes a metal scratching noise?
My Toyota Land cruiser manual transmission has just had the engine reconditioned: new pistons, piston rings, engine block, cylinder head, fuel injectors, fuel injector pump head, starter, fuel filter.
...
0
votes
1
answer
89
views
Why don't we see many diesel hybrid cars?
Car manufacturers are constantly trying to improve the efficiency of their cars to reduce fuel consumption and meet ever stricter emission standards, diesels are by design more efficient than ...
- 83
1
vote
1
answer
39
views
2004 Powerstroke diesel no power in gear
2004 6l super duty was running fine when I had an oil leak on the high pressure oil sensor, truck sat for a year plus,(disabled vet)
Finally got the sensor replaced and the engine starts fine, will ...
- 81
2
votes
1
answer
52
views
Link between malfunctioning throttle plate and particulate filter
Only 3 years after its last cleaning my diesel particulate filter showed a service warning again (after running fine for 10 years before the previous cleaning). I set up an appointment with my ...
- 621
2
votes
0
answers
209
views
Mt85 bobcat mini tractor
So the customer replaced the battery because of machine wouldn’t turn on. Few days later the customer needs to jumpstart the battery because it’s not turning on again, but only turns on when it’s ...
- 21
2
votes
0
answers
42
views
Diesel car is surging
Video of how it behaves during constant speed.
The car is a 2007 PEUGEOT 307 T6 2.0L Turbo Diesel Direct Inj. 4cyl 100kW HDi Auto. This has just started happening, and seems to be more pronounced at ...
- 121
0
votes
0
answers
25
views
6.5 gm diesel dies shortly after you start to drive it idles for a good 40 minutes
A buddy of mine has a 1999 6.5 turbo diesel it seems to lose fuel pressure in the filter cap an then stalls he also has the wastegate held open I figure the lack of power is due to the wastegate being ...
4
votes
2
answers
662
views
How is this diesel engine stalling pattern caused by dirty air filter?
I happened to be negligent enough to leave the air filter unchanged in my Hilux KUN26, engine 1KDFTV — for 5.5 years and 47k kms (30k miles).
The vehicle was seemingly all fine until one day I started ...
- 225
1
vote
4
answers
692
views
Why VVT is never used in diesels?
There is only a mitsubushi diesel engine that uses VVT but other than that there is no diesel engine that uses VVT or VVL. Why gasoline engines do utilize them but diesels dont?
- 705
2
votes
2
answers
318
views
can i use api CJ-4/SN in a gasoline car?
I have an old gasoline car which require SAE 15w-40 engine oil, but such an oil for gasoline engine is not available in my country.
I recently found some diesel oil which has API CJ-4/SN or other ...
- 121
2
votes
1
answer
76
views
Diesel engine problems only in summer
I own an Opel (Vauxhall) Tigra (2006) with a 1.3 diesel engine (Z13DT, over 110000 miles).
To start, in the past
One-two years ago, the check engine light would come on regularly in the summer with ...
- 21
2
votes
2
answers
103
views
Exhaust gas composition from London buses
I asked this on Reddit earlier this week, but nobody had much technical insight.
Can anyone shed light on why exhaust gas from a typical London bus smells entirely different from a coach or truck's ...
- 143
1
vote
1
answer
101
views
Where is fuel line location under the hood? ( Closest one to the engine ) ( BMW 118d 2004 1.9 Diesel )
BMW 118d 2004, 1.9 Diesel
Hi everyone,
I have one question coming from the very specific situation that happened.
Couple of days ago I went to gas station and guy that works there accidentally put 20 ...
4
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Will replacing the clutch/brake fluid make the clutch pedal smoother? It's a little uncomfortable to operate
I own a 2019 Fiesta Diesel 1.5 TDCi which is around 2 years 10 months old and has a total mileage of 30201 kms (18766 miles approx). Of late operating the clutch pedal is causing me discomfort in the ...
2
votes
4
answers
2k
views
Engine knock - goes away at high rpm and when not in load
I noticed a knocking noise on my Ford Focus 1.8tdci 74kw from 2004. The car is old, so it might be the end for it. Nevertheless, I would like to diagnose the problem if possible. You can hear the ...
- 195
0
votes
0
answers
33
views
What engine is this?
I am considering buying a boat with this Thornycroft diesel engine in it.
What model is it?
Any idea where I can find a manual for it?
- 283
-1
votes
1
answer
17
views
1999 300e turbo diesel Mercedes
1999 300e turbo diesel Mercedes who do i call to fix my car underneath gas a fuel leak problem and is getting worse please help me
3
votes
1
answer
90
views
RPM fluctuating at specific speed
RPMs start to fluctuate (more like large drop and back to 700 RPM and again drop and back to 700 and so on, but overshoot is not so evident) when coming to a stop only in window between 35-50 km/h and ...
- 93
2
votes
1
answer
281
views
Ford TDCi sluggish until turbo kicks in
I have a 2010 Ford S-max 1.8 TDCi with 70K miles. The engine starts most of the time, sometimes I have to try 2-3 times. If it happens to not start, the engine barely runs, maybe for a second if at ...
- 143
0
votes
1
answer
86
views
VW Passat Variant 2016 Diesel engine gets much louder when I turn left/right
My car is running well the only issue I have is that the noise the engine makes gets a lot noisier (but its still the same noise) each time I turn the wheels to left or right. The more I turn them the ...
- 101
0
votes
1
answer
64
views
amber diesel fuel
Diesel fuel, initially of green-yeallowish, cider colour, stored outside in clear containers where the early sun reached it (my bad). During one month of storage it has now turned amber, cognac colour....
- 215
0
votes
1
answer
106
views
Can diesel tanker lorries / trucks run off the fuel they are carrying? Or do they need to stop at a gas station to fill up?
So this is a question that's been keeping me awake at night. Tankers sometimes carry diesel fuel. To refuel do they:
Stop at a gas station and fill up?
Stop at the side of the road and move diesel ...
- 103
0
votes
1
answer
76
views
What is the correct oil to use in an 80's era 6.9 Ford Diesel?
What is the proper oil to use in an 80's Era 6.9 Ford Diesel?
2
votes
0
answers
40
views
Engine modifications when using waste vegetable oil
I'd like to ask what engine modifications is needed for converting a car from B7 diesel to used vegetable oil (uvo) ?
I have an old BMW from 2013 and has bought filters to externally clean the uvo ...
- 121
4
votes
2
answers
251
views
Do Turbine Fuel Filter (water separator) have a MINIMUM flow requirement to be effective?
More to the point can I use a bigger filter unit and still get good water separation?
For example the Racor Turbine Series has a small unit (FG500) and much a bigger one (FG1000). The FG 1000 filter ...
- 41
1
vote
0
answers
478
views
Ford Figo Diesel - Cranking but fails to start
I have ford Figo 2010 diesel model. When I try to start the car parked for 4-5days, it cranks but fails to start, then the car won't crank for another 5-10 min. The car cranks again after 10min if ...
- 11
1
vote
1
answer
44
views
Correct battery for Insignia Sports Tourer
I have 2013 Insignia Elite CDTI AUTO diesel 1956cc. United Kingdom vehicle.
How to get the correct car battery and what specifications to look for while choosing the right battery?
I tried reading in ...
- 111
2
votes
1
answer
161
views
"Slow" start diesel
Starting at low temperatures and sitting all night outside at below 5°C my car starts "slow". Like you can see in the video below, it will start with no problem but the engine hangs at ...
- 93
1
vote
2
answers
2k
views
Can spraying the car with a light layer of diesel help against corrosion?
I received an advice from a friend: put diesel in a bottle with a spray nozzle and spray the car with it. He said that this should form a layer on the car that helps against corrosion.
When I asked ...
- 111
-1
votes
1
answer
70
views
Maximum liters capacity (petrol,diesel) for a four wheeler Car [closed]
Can you specify the maximum liters capacity in petrol fuel input of a four wheeler car for any make & model?
Can the maximum liter capacity of that four wheeler car make & model be increased ...
1
vote
0
answers
103
views
Coolant bubbling on 82 K1500 6.2 diesel
Vehicle is a 1982 GMC K1500 6.2 diesel. It's got a 1987 6.2 diesel engine in it swapped by some previous owner (there were many). The truck has sat for a while since I didn't really have time to work ...
- 11
0
votes
2
answers
515
views
Is it bad to rev a diesel truck right after starting it?
There's an Isuzu pickup at my work and the drivers almost always rev it after starting it up, it's really hot here too so it has no issues turning over, compared to colder environments I guess. ...
- 1