Some resolutions made on New Year's Eve won't last past Valentine's Day, but others are too important to let slip. One of the most important resolutions you can make has nothing to do with shedding a few pounds or giving up something enjoyable; it has to do with your hard-working diesel engine. Resolve to take better care of your GMC-Chevy Duramax, Dodge Cummins or Ford Powerstroke engine in 2013, and it will take better care 28/412 lotion pump with brown ribbed closure of you for years.  

With cold weather still bearing down on Idaho residents and their vehicles, it's imperative to give your diesel engine proper care. Your engine operates at a much higher compression ratio than standard gasoline-fueled engines, and that puts more stress on your truck's diesel fuel injection pump. Diesel engine parts are engineered with smaller tolerances, too, and that means even minor wear can have a big impact on your engine's performance. Regular oil changes are essential to your engine's health, and they should happen more frequently than those for gas engines. For drivers in the Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell and Boise, Idaho, area, that may be as often as once every 2,000 miles.  

Towing heavy loads and extended drives lead to more frequent oil changes, but if you aren't sure just how often you need to change your engine's oil, see a specialist at a diesel engine repair shop. You'll get a full assessment of your engine's current state of health and a maintenance schedule to keep it in peak condition during any season. Gage Burlingame, Master Diesel Technician at Gems State Diesel adds, Diesel trucks need more than just oil changes. With their massive air intake, a diesel engine's air filter also needs regular maintenance. The diesel fuel injection pump should also be checked regularly to ensure that it's doing its job efficiently; an inefficient fuel pump could be costing you power. A leaking injector could even lead to imbalances in cylinder temperature that could eventually cause metal strain and shorten the life of your engine.  

The money you spend on maintenance for your current diesel engine is only a fraction of what you'd cost to replace the engine or the vehicle entirely. A new diesel truck could easily cost you  or more, an expense that's difficult to absorb whether you use your vehicle professionally, recreationally or a little bit of both. Making a resolution to care for your vehicle now can spare you a hefty new expense before the end of the year.   See the specialists in diesel maintenance Boise residents recommend and make an appointment today with Gem State Diesel to give your engine what it needs.