Nowadays, we see many vehicles operating in good condition at well over 300,000 miles thanks to significant improvements made in diesel injectors. Whenever a customer purchases diesel injectors from us, we try our best to let them know how they can care and ensure that their engines and parts operate properly for a long time to come. Let’s go over some of the most common reasons for premature injector failure.     The #1 reason for injector failure Fuel contamination from dirty diesel. We can’t emphasize enough how bad it is to use contaminated fuel when installing new injectors ..read more

The fuel lines in your machine's engine act as an important component in how your engine functions. (You can read more about the entire fuel system here.) Fuel lines can also be known as a hose or a pipe that is used to send fuel to each injector. I like to think of the fuel lines as the “middle man” between the high pressure fuel pump and the fuel injectors. Without a properly working fuel line, you may start to experience performance issues and more with your Bobcat.  When referring to modern day fuel systems powered by diesel, it is a bit more rare for air to get sucked directly in by ..read more

When issues with your machine arise, you may automatically think there is something wrong with your engine when the issue often points to contaminated fuel from dirt, debris, water or air. First, let’s get a better understanding of Tier 4 Engine technology. Tier 4 standards are mandated by the EPA for all heavy machinery and equipment such as forklifts, tractors, loaders, excavators and more. Tier 4 Engine introduced engine emission technology that includes a high pressure fuel injection system and exhaust after-treatment systems. Tier 4 engine standards first started making their way into the ..read more

An engine running on clean and high quality fuel generally does not need a fuel additive, however, a diesel fuel additive can help when fuel quality may be lacking or when temperatures turn cold. The right type of fuel additive can enhance your fuel and it can become part of your maintenance routine. On the other hand, some additives on the market provide little to no benefit. In this article, we’ll recommend a few different types of fuel additives that are proven to enhance your machines.  Before getting started regardless of which option you go with, a few general reminders when using a ..read more

Are you looking to store diesel fuel ahead of the winter season for your Bobcat Doosan Tier 4? Do you find it convenient to keep diesel fuel stored year-round? If you’re wondering how to store diesel fuel safely, you’re going to want to read this guide to know how to properly store your diesel fuel to keep it from contaminating or going bad. This guide will cover some absolute musts when it comes to storing diesel fuel and some additional pro tips. By the end you’ll be able to put together a smart storage system to keep your fuel clean and long-lasting. Features To Have In Your Fuel Store Tank ..read more

An important and simple step in performing maintenance on your Bobcat Doosan machine is draining any water build-up from your fuel separator. A dirty and water filled fuel filter will not only affect your engine’s performance, but it can lead to permanent damage done to your fuel system components which can lead to a new array of headaches and added costs. This is a quick and fairly easy step in your maintenance process. We recommend draining the water every week.  Overview of How a Fuel Filter Works Before covering the simple steps involved in draining your fuel filter’s water, let’s bri ..read more

Today, we’re taking a step back from talking about specific fuel part types, and we’ll be diving into one of our favorite and most popular equipment vehicles known as the Skid Steer.  Though we recommend you to check out our other articles where we do deep dives into fuel injectors, fuel systems, fuel pumps and much more.  About the Skid Steer Loader The skid steer, also known as a “skid loader,” “SSLs,” “skid steer loader,” “compact loaders,” “compact track loaders,” “mini skid steers,” or a “wheel loader,” is a four-wheeled or two-tracked vehicle with lift arms that can utiliz ..read more

Fuel Injection Pump for Bobcat Doosan — Fuel Pump 101 How can you tell if an injection pump is bad? In a previous blog, we talked briefly about some of the common problems that can arise with your Bobcat’s fuel injection pump for the Doosan Engine, and how to test it. The fuel injection pump plays an important role in your vehicle's performance and can directly alter your vehicle’s engine and fuel system. Whether you’re having issues with another part of your fuel system or you’re dealing with an issue related to your Bobcat fuel pump, it’s helpful to understand the role this part plays alongs ..read more

We have covered quite a bit about diesel fuel injectors in our Fuel Injector 101 blog series. In this blog, we’ll be recapping some of the topics we have covered in previous blogs and answer other questions that come up often related to diesel fuel injectors.  Note: If you have a very specific question related to your injector and want to skim past some of the other topics we cover, use the alt + F keys on your keyboard and see if we cover it at some point.  Keep in mind that diesel fuel injectors vary per engine. We’ll try our best to cover broader topics related to injectors. We ma ..read more

Diesel fuel injectors are delicate and easily susceptible to failure from contaminated diesel fuel. We see it happen all the time; an injector that should last for at least 50,000 miles fails prematurely due to dirty fuel. If your Doosan fuel system and engine or injectors are showing symptoms of failure, it’s usually caused by poor maintenance.  If you suspect that one or all of your injectors for the Bobcat Doosan engine have issues, there are several ways to test fuel injectors to determine whether they are at the end of their life. In some cases, you may just need to clean your fuel i ..read more