Monthly Archives: September 2025

CP4 high-pressure fuel pump on a workbench, illustrating the internal components that commonly fail from poor lubrication and fuel quality.

Why CP4 Fuel Pumps Fail (and how to prevent it)

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Why CP4 Fuel Pumps Fail in Modern Diesel Trucks

The CP4 high-pressure fuel pump has become one of the most feared failures in modern diesel engines. When a CP4 pump fails, it can send metal particles through the entire high-pressure fuel system, damaging the injectors, rails, pump, and lines. Repairs often climb into five-figure territory, making CP4 failure a nightmare scenario for diesel owners.

The good news? Most CP4 failures are preventable with proper maintenance and fuel-lubricity management.

The Real Reason CP4 Pumps Fail

CP4 pumps can fail for a few reasons — air in the fuel, water contamination, or internal wear — but the #1 cause is:

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Ford F-350 Power Stroke towing a fifth-wheel camper with the text ‘Ford Power Stroke Engine Updates by Year (1994–Present)’ overlaid.

Ford Power Stroke Engine Updates by Year (1994–Present)

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Posted in Engine Platforms (Cummins, Duramax, Power Stroke)

The Ford Power Stroke diesel family has powered Ford’s heavy-duty pickups and commercial trucks for more than 30 years. Across multiple generations, Power Stroke engines have delivered huge gains in horsepower, torque, emissions technology, and reliability.

From the legendary 7.3L to the modern 6.7L “Scorpion,” here is the full year-by-year evolution of the Power Stroke platform.

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Close-up of a 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with a mechanic’s gloved hand holding a wrench during inspection.

6.7L Cummins Engine Updates by Year (2009–2025)

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Posted in Engine Platforms (Cummins, Duramax, Power Stroke)

The 6.7L Cummins Turbodiesel has been the backbone of Ram heavy-duty trucks for well over a decade. As competition between diesel manufacturers intensified, Cummins introduced a steady stream of upgrades—boosting power, refining emissions systems, and strengthening internal components to handle ever-increasing torque.

Below is the complete model-year breakdown from 2009 through 2025, including horsepower, torque, emissions changes, and major mechanical upgrades.

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White Chevrolet 2500HD driving through deep snow with overlaid text reading ‘Cold Weather Diesel Care’ and ‘Batteries, Fuel Gelling and DEF Explained’.

Why Diesel Engines Are Hard to Start in Cold Weather: Batteries, Fuel Gelling and DEF Explained

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Posted in Diesel Maintenance & Ownership

Cold weather affects diesel engines more severely than gasoline engines, and not just because of the engines themselves — which is important for buyers comparing used diesel trucks for sale in Texas that will be expected to start and perform reliably in winter conditions. By design, diesels require high compression, strong battery output, and precise fuel behavior to start reliably — all factors that become more challenging as temperatures drop.

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White Ram 2500 hauling a large trailer down a highway with overlaid text reading ‘DEF Requirement Changes for U.S. Diesels’ and ‘2027 Update Explained’.

DEF Requirement Changes for U.S. Diesels (2027 Update Explained)

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Posted in Emissions & DEF Systems

The EPA has officially eased several DEF-related requirements for U.S. diesel vehicles and equipment — and for diesel operators across the country, this is a long-awaited change. These updates matter not only to fleets and contractors, but also to buyers comparing used diesel trucks for sale in Texas, where emissions compliance and downtime directly affect long-term ownership costs.

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