vendredi 9 août 2013

Get To Know More About Your Diesel Trucks

By Jone Carducci


High energy density is a feature found in diesel engines that gives them an edge over your traditional engines and one may be already aware of it especially if you have your very own diesel truck or maybe planning on buying one in the near future. Diesel engines are stronger and they last a whole lot longer and their gas-powered rivals are nothing compared to them. You will notice that these diesel trucks also have better fuel economy especially if you upgraded these trucks recently with some diesel performance parts. Being able to save more with their decreased fuel consumption is a very awesome feature.

Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was famous for the invention of the diesel engine and was first patented in 1892. The modern diesel engine that we can easily see today would not have been made without his help. This early diesel engine clearly had many advantages over gas engines like not needing any spark plugs. This means that ships, trains and other types of vehicle would be able to run without the help of coal but with oil.

1933 was a very memorable year for diesel trucks because this is when the first diesel truck hit the market. Even though the first patent existed in the late 19th century, we should still feel glad that we were able to see the light of day with these diesel trucks. This truck was produced in the United States by Kenworth which is still very active. Kenworth is still one of the best truck manufacturers at this date, although their focus is on huge commercial vehicles and not the models we typically buy for personal use.

Gas-powered trucks still hold a larger market share but sales of diesel trucks continue to increase with each passing year. There are about 3 million diesel trucks currently on the road and most of them a third of the diesel trucks actually are registered in Texas. The popularity of these trucks is not just due to the engine reliability but also because the tough machines are eye-catching.

Quite often, a diesel truck owner chooses to modify their diesel engines to improve the overall performance or appearance. Tuners or programmers, upgraded intakes and diesel exhausts are perhaps the most common or typical diesel performance parts sold. Increasing efficiency along with power is why one adds the tuner, which also is sometimes called a chip. The three upgrades you'll commonly enjoy with a tuner include increasing torque, improving horsepower and maximizing fuel economy.

Upgrading fuel pump and also adding a lift pump are also popular modifications one may hear when planning on upgrading their diesel trucks. With their help the whole process of getting fuel into your engine becomes much more efficient. All of these upgrades can be a great addition to a diesel truck. However, you should always talk with an expert before making any modifications to ensure that you are making the best adjustments for your make and model of truck.




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