Guides: Automotive: Diesel Engines

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Light and Heavy Vehicle Technology - Chapter 8 Diesel Fuel Injection Systems This chapter goes through all the different aspects of diesel fuel systems, including pumps, filters, injectors and injection systems, common rail & cold start devices.

Diesel Engine Technology This video provides a detailed overview of diesel engine technology and theory, including: a walk through of a standard four-stroke cycle piston engine; an overview of the injection system; a review of the bottom end and cylinder block, with its pistons, crankshafts and bearings; and the cylinder head in the top end, including the head gasket, intake manifold, valve train, and more.
Diesel Cylinder Head Service This video will review the most common methods for servicing and rebuilding a diesel engine cylinder head. It will explain how to disassemble, inspect, machine and reassemble different types of diesel cylinder heads, including the complexity of a thorough valve job and the importance of checking the head for cracks, warping, and other forms of damage. (20 minutes)
Diesel Engine Teardown This training video will demonstrate how to properly disassemble any kind of diesel engine, while inspecting each part for signs of wear, cracks, and damage. Viewers will learn the importance of part organization, detailed part inspection, proper part alignment, the use of special engine disassembly tools and the importance of thorough part cleaning.

Simple Guide to the Diesel Glowplug A small explanation about how a Glowplug works, with a diagram.
What is Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)? "Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is an advanced active emissions control technology system that reduces tailpipe emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) down to near-zero levels in newer generation diesel-powered vehicles and equipment." -- taken from article.
Emissions Systems and Engine Oils To avoid serious/terminal damage to a DPF, Low or Mid SAPS engine oil is required for the cars fitted with them. Find further information about it here.
It's official: Australians are still committed to diesel cars From caradvice website - Despite carmakers ditching diesel in droves, one in six Australian drivers is behind the wheel of a diesel-powered car.
Your Diesel Filter Water Separator Explained Unfortunately Diesel fuel in Australia is rubbish. Therefore, some people rightly or wrongly like to put a water separator in the line. Here is a small bit of info about how they work.
How do EGR Valves Work? "There are several types of EGR valves in common use today, with major differences between the design, and methods of operation and control between the main types of EGR valves." -- taken from website.

Diesel Diesel is a bi-monthly magazine for the Australian road transport magazine sector with a format of sharp news stories and bold feature articles on the diverse character of the Australian trucking market.

Diesel Engines and Fuel Systems (6th edition) Clear, easy to read, colour diagrams and explanations of diesel engine technology and best practice compiled with over 4 decades of trusted knowledge. Fully tailored to Australian apprentices and technicians with all the latest engine technology applicable to the Australian diesel engine industry. The 6th edition textbook supports AUR 16 qualifications relating to heavy commercial vehicles, mobile plant, diesel engine repair and diesel fuel injection repair. The textbook also supports diesel engine related competencies under the MEM Training Package MEM 31418 Certificate 3 in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanics.
Diesel Fuel-Injection Systems Unit Injector System The familiar yellow Technical Instruction series from Bosch have long proved one of their most popular instructional aids. They provide a clear and concise overview of the theory of operation, component design, model variations, and technical terminology.
Diesel-Engine Management Published by Bosch Automotive, this book describes various diesel injection systems including, common-rail, unit injector and unit pump systems.