The Special Maintenance Needs Of Foreign Diesel Cars And How To Take Care Of Them

Gasoline cars need regular maintenance like oil changes to ensure they perform well and avoid expensive repairs. This is different if you have a foreign model car with a diesel engine. You will need to do a lot of the same maintenance with a diesel, but there are a few things that will be different, such as changing air and fuel filters or the number of miles before an oil change. Here are some of the common differences for the maintenance needs of a diesel vehicle:

1. Fuel Quality and Water Content with Filter Changes

Fuel quality is an issue that is common with diesel engines. This is due to diesel being a byproduct of gasoline production. In addition, modern diesel fuels can also contain a mixture of other products, such as bio-diesel and cleaning agents. The extra materials in the fuel can cause problems with the fuel system in your car, so it is something that will need to be checked often.

2. Miles Between Oil Changes, And When to Change Oil Earlier

Diesel engines are unique because they use a different system for energy, which uses pressure. This means that a diesel engine runs at lower temperatures, allowing for more miles between oil changes. Under normal conditions, you will need to change the oil less frequently, but there may be times when you need to change it sooner. If your car has been running hot, or if it is burning oil, then it is time to have the oil changed. You may want to have it changed sooner when you notice a lot of black or dark smoke coming from the exhaust when you accelerate.

3. Air Filters and Problems with Sensors and Fuel Injection

Air intake systems are also important for modern diesel vehicles. Your car's engine needs the right combination of air and fuel mixture to run properly. With diesels, sometimes a fuel sensor in the air intake can become dirty. The dirty sensor will cause a loss of power that feels like the turbo is not working. Usually, this problem can be solved by changing the air and fuel filters, and cleaning the sensors and valves.

Your foreign diesel needs maintenance like any other car, but the maintenance is slightly different. To avoid problems and keep your car out of the shop, take it to a foreign diesel specialist to help with some of these maintenance tasks. 

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