How a diesel engine works In diesel engines, clean air is sucked into the cylinders and is strongly compressed there. As a result, the temperature in the cylinders increases above the temperature...
Measures to improve the composition of exhaust gases To reduce the content of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the exhaust gases, the diesel engine fuel system is equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR system). The...
Exhaust gas turbocharger The Ford Mondeo diesel engine is equipped with a turbocharger. Two separate turbocharger housings contain two turbine wheels, which are driven by exhaust gases. These...
Driving in winter with a diesel engine When the outside air temperature drops, the fluidity of diesel fuel decreases, as paraffin falls out. Diesel fuel becomes thick like honey. Therefore, in winter, it is...
Removing air from the fuel system If you have a completely empty tank or you have changed parts of the fuel system, then you need to remove air from the fuel system. Make sure that diesel fuel does not...
Removing and installing jets Defective jets can cause a loud knocking noise in the engine and can cause bearing failure. In such a case, start the engine at idle speed and loosen the union nuts of...
Checking and adjusting the idle speed High Pressure Fuel Pump Review Since diesel engines do not have an ignition system, a special tachometer is required. This tachometer is expensive, so its purchase is...
Brake booster vacuum and EGR hoses 1 - Vacuum pump; 2 - Brake booster; 3 - CVT valve (vacuum converter); 4 - EGR valve of the exhaust gas recirculation system; 5 - Air filter