But even a two-wheel-drive version needs a close check to make sure a tradie hasn’t worked the thing to death Monday to Friday.

Harris has added to his tractors a secondary inline Davco fuel filter into the fuel delivery sequence. This provides additional cleaning up front and adds a visual cue for technicians to see if it’s getting clogged, he said.

While engine oil temperature (EOT) should never be ignored, in 6.0L Power Stroke applications it should always be displayed on any monitor or gauge you’re using, along with coolant temp (ECT). This is because the coolant side of the engine’s oil cooler is prone to clogging, blocking coolant flow and super-heating the engine oil. A difference of 10 to 15 degrees or more between the two parameters indicates that this is happening. Products such as the Edge Insight CTS2 and SCT Livewire TS+ have proven invaluable to 6.0L owners, who—thanks to consistently monitoring the delta between EOT and ECT—have been able to detect the early warning signs of an oil cooler failure. (Note that once the oil cooler is completely plugged it often leads to catastrophic EGR cooler failure as well).

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The newer diesel vehicles require it as part of meeting emissions standards. If the tank runs out, the vehicle is usually programmed to not start. If you are going to a more remote area of the country, it may be prudent to fill the AdBlue tank, or fill a small container to take with you.

The automotive common rail system is the assembly of pressure pump, fuel injector, a rail and electronic control unit (ECU). These factors are said to advocate a profound use of automotive common rail market more lucrative across the globe.

ATS customers did though, for the 2016 year-model, with failure rates at an average of under 10,000. Sure, it was a warranty and not an out-of-pocket repair – but still, it’s a Cadillac, for crying out loud! And then we look over to the most common 2014 ATS problem: “Exhaust fumes from other vehicles entering the cabin.” Swing and a miss!

If the engine wasn’t sucking oil up like an oil derrick, however, the next 13-most-common issues were all still engine related anyway. You’d probably lose all faith in the Suburban line if you thought you were getting a steal on a used ’07 as a first-time Suburban owner.

Rounding out the five most common repairs were: "replace catalytic converter(s)" (4.9 percent); "tighten or replace loose or damaged gas cap" (4.2 percent); and "replace EVAP purge control valve."

FWIW, I’ve looked at the separator assembly built into the valve cover(s) on Ford Ecoboost engines and they’re pretty complex, with lots of baffle/trap features to try to “condense” the oil mist out of the flow before it gets sucked into the intake manifold.

This particular diesel fuel additive is an anti-gel but not a detergent. Hence, if you own an old vehicle, and you want to clean the fuel system, it is better you seek other alternatives. However, the Howes Diesel Treat is more of prevention rather than a cure in the sense that it can lower the probability of water solidifying and blocking the fuel injector.

West will participate in the following educational sessions at the PDA Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices: