Diesel passenger cars are gaining popularity due to their economy, unpretentiousness, reliability and high torque. However, few car owners know about the features of diesel service and about the service itself in general.
Instructions
Step 1
Do not spare funds for the purchase of consumables. It will still not be possible to save significantly, and the damage from the use of low-quality consumables can be expressed in a serious decrease in the resource of the motor. Oil, all filters are the very materials to the quality of which any diesel unit is very sensitive.
Step 2
The oil and filter change intervals are 7000 km for severe operating conditions and 10000 km for light ones. Predominant off-road and urban driving should be considered severe operating conditions. Also, be sure to monitor the expiration date of the oil and its seasonality in relation to the season. With low vehicle mileage, change the oil twice a year before the onset of the cold and warm season.
Step 3
Monitor the condition of the timing belt and replace it promptly if signs of wear appear, if it is damaged, as well as after every 70,000 km or every 3 years (whichever comes first). If the design of the diesel engine provides for an individual drive belt for the high pressure fuel pump (injection pump), be sure to change it together with the timing belt.
Step 4
Determining the condition of the timing belt visually is extremely difficult. "Fatigue" of the rubber belt cord is not visible to the eye, but can lead to damage and breakage of the belt itself. Therefore, upon reaching the specified mileage, be sure to change the belt, regardless of its appearance. Along with the belt, replace all associated rotating parts (idler and pump pulley) to prevent seizure or premature belt wear.
Step 5
Periodically have a diagnosis done by a service that specializes in diesel engines. This must be done every season in order to prevent damage to the power unit. In this way, by the way, money is saved. After all, repairing a diesel engine is more complicated and expensive than repairing a gasoline engine, and the cost of diagnostics at a service is much cheaper than repairs. Diagnostics of modern diesel injectors requires the use of motor testers worth tens of thousands of dollars, which makes this operation impossible for independent execution.
