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Did you know we can supply & fit Diesel Dog Fuel Filter Kits!

A Diesel Dog Fuel Filter is a heavy duty filtration system for common rail 4WD's. They are designed and tested to specifically remove water & particles meaning extra protection for your diesel fuel injection system.

Diesel Dog Filters - Extra protection for your diesel fuel injection system

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EGR FAQ

What is EGR?

Fitted to modern common rail diesel engines in order to meet Australian Design Rules (ADR's), the EGR system is a form of emission control designed to reduce emissions of harmful NOx gases into the environment.

What does EGR do?

NOx (or Nitrogen Oxide) is produced by an engine during the combustion cycle and is considered harmful to the environment.

The EGR recirculates some of this NOx back through to the intake side of the engine to help maintain lower combustion chamber temperatures, minimising the amount of NOx emitted.

What is a PCV Valve?

As gases from the combustion cycle escape past the Piston Rings (called blow-by gases), they become trapped inside the crankcase, causing pressure to build up, promoting the build up of sludge and shortening the life of the oil.

This pressure must be relieved and this objective is achieved via a process known as Positive Crankcase Ventilation through the PCV Valve. While necessary to avoid damage to seals and eventually the engine, this process also releases small amounts of engine oil back into the intake at the same time.

What causes Carbon Buildup?

When the oil allowed through by a PCV Valve, turbocharger shaft or air compressor meets the recirculated NOx Gases within the Intake Manifold it becomes a problem. When mixed, a build-up of sticky Carbon deposits is created, slowly solidifying over time and effectively choking the system. EGR valves are also affected by carbon buildup.

What are the effects of carbon buildup?

Over time this build-up restricts air flow to the point where efficiency of the engine becomes impacted and fuel economy suffers. In very serious cases it could even end up with damaged seals and the engine needing to be replaced.

If you think you need a carbon clean, call us or book online today!

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