The basic fuel system, common to all Cat diesel engines, includes an engine driven fuel transfer pump, a secondary fuel filter, unit fuel injectors and…

The fuel system on a diesel engine is a highly specialized set of components which must deliver the correct amount of fuel to the cylinder…

Fuel should always be selected based on the requirements set forth in the Engine specific Operation and Maintenance Manual. The information and charts below are…

The following information describes the basic fuel characteristics and their relation to engine performance. – Cetane Number: Index of ignition quality determined by comparing with…

Crude Oil The term crude oil is used to describe petroleum-based oils/fuels that are not yet refined. They are essentially in the same state as…

A variety of fuel oils, also known as middle distillates, is marketed for use in diesel engines. Their properties and performance depend upon the refining…