A diesel engine in good condition shouldn’t be producing visible smoke from the exhaust. When a diesel truck is accelerating under load, a short puff of smoke can be fine, especially in older diesel engines, but anything more than this can be cause for concern. Diesel smoke is almost always an indication that there is some sort of problem in your diesel engine. Some of these possible problems are more serious than others. The color of the diesel smoke can often help you know what the problem likely is, so you should always take note of it. Diesel smoke is usually either gray/blue, white, or black. Here are some of the most common causes of the different colors of diesel smoke as well as their solutions.
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The diesel engine in your semi truck has to work hard when
you are transporting heavy loads. This can really take a toll on your engine over
the course of time, sometimes leading to diesel engine failure. In order to
keep your truck running and on the road, you should keep your eye out for the
signs of diesel engine failure. Knowing these signs ahead of time can help you
avoid a catastrophic breakdown during a big transportation job.
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Fleet management involves handling all fleet maintenance and
performance so that fleet operations can run smoothly. The ultimate goal of
fleet management is to increase fleet efficiency as much as possible while also
reducing operational costs. Fleet managers must be able to strategically
purchase and move vehicles, schedule maintenance and repair, and coordinate
vehicle use, among other things. Because there are so many tasks that must be
performed, fleet management can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you
effectively manage your fleet.
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Every workplace has a person (or persons) who helps keep things on track and makes sure all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed. For Certified Diesel Solutions, that person is Michelle Mullins. Michelle is the administrative assistant for our automotive and diesel repair shop in Knoxville, TN. She’s been in administration and HR roles her entire career, and she is excited to work with the mechanics and technicians of our shop.
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The weather is changing here in East Tennessee. As the temperatures
drop, we must start thinking about how to take care of our diesel trucks in
cold weather. Here are some tips on how you can make sure your diesel engine
will start and run efficiently when the weather gets cold.
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