Diesel Engine Maintenance in Summer

With the Summer Solstice coming and the temperature reaching the highest in the year, the chances of diesel engine failure also rise. However, a little extra care goes a long way to protecting your equipment. Here listed a few tips to help you maintain the diesel engine in Summer.

 

1. Before starting, check whether the circulating cooling water in the water tank is sufficient. If it is insufficient, add pure water to fill it up, because the heat of the unit is dissipated throughthe water circulation.

 

2. In summerit is hot and humid, so be careful of the normal ventilation and cooling of the generator. So you are supposed to do regular cleaning of the dust and dirt in the ventilation channel to keep it unobstructed.

 

3. Check the oil every dayand change the oil and oil filter regularly. Never start the diesel engine if the oil level is found to be lower or higher than the range of the dipstick. In addition, when replacing the oil, in order to drain the dirty oil to the greatest extent, please run the diesel engine in advance until the temperature of the coolant reaches 60 °C, and then turn off the diesel engine for oil draining and replacement.

 

4. Check the coolant level and coolant temperature every day to ensure the normal operation of the diesel engine cooling system.

 

5. Check the coolant level and coolant temperature every day to ensure the normal operation of the diesel engine cooling system. When the coolant level is low, it should be replenished in time.

 

6. Check whether the drive belt and cooling fan are normal to ensure that the cooling system and charging can work effectively.

 

7. Check whether the air conditioning works effectively. Driving in a car during the summer with no air conditioning is miserable, but if you’re driving a tractor or excavator for hours in the summer heat with no AC, it could be dangerous. Intense heat and dehydration for drivers could lead to an accident.

 

8. Summertime heat will cause your tires to wear out faster than usual, and a long winter over rough terrain could mean your tires are even more susceptible. Check the tread on your tires before you hit the road. It’ll take extra time, but it could keep you rolling down the interstate instead of on the shoulder with a flat.

 

The daily maintenance of diesel engine is very important. Correct and regular inspection can keep the normal running and avoid early wear of diesel engines. Do a good job of the above summer "health care" projects for diesel engines, your heavy equipment will be more vibrant.