US Diesel Parts News

What is a “Reman” Engine? Arguably the absolute worst thing that can happen to a vehicle is something catastrophic happening with its engine. It’s almost defeating when your vehicle experiences engine troubles and the prognosis is more than just grim—it’s an ultimatum. Either you need to rebuild your engine, replace it, or find a new vehicle entirely. In these...

What's the Difference Between a Tuner and a Programmer? As vehicles become much more easily customizable in order to suit them to their user’s needs, the tools necessary to create these customizations have become more commonly known. For diesel vehicles, there are two tools in existence that can help you create the most optimized, personalized experience: the...

How Common is CP4 Failure? by Jordan Davidsen Consider any vehicle of any kind. What's the first thing that comes to mind as being the most integral part of that vehicle’s function? It is almost undeniable that everyone’s first thought is the engine. An engine cannot run without fuel, and fuel...

Symptoms of a Bad FICM by Jordan Davidsen The CP4 fuel injection pump is an incredibly state-of-the-art fuel system that allows for peak performance with high-pressure, cutting-edge technology. However, just because today’s diesel engines equipped with these are more lightweight, efficient, and...

Symptoms of a Bad FICM by Jordan Davidsen When you’re running a diesel engine, it is important to know about the parts within it to be able to diagnose and treat any problems that come your way. One of the most essential parts of a diesel engine is the fuel injector control module, or FICM. This piece’s job is one of the...

What happens when turbo goes out on diesel? by Jordan Davidsen When you are running a diesel engine, a turbocharger can be an invaluable asset to your driving experience. Often referred to as simply a “turbo”, these parts are fitted to an engine in order to increase its performance in a variety of ways. Turbos boost the...

What is a CP3 Conversion? by Madison Compton Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a new diesel enthusiast, you may find yourself asking the question “What is a CP3 conversion?” Simply put, a CP3 conversion means replacing a CP4 injector pump with a CP3 pump. The CP4 pumps have largely replaced CP3 pumps in...

Does a CP3 Conversion Require Tuning? by Madison Compton If your diesel engine is in need of a CP3 fuel pump conversion, you may also want to ask yourself if your conversion requires tuning or not. With so many conversion kits available on the market, it can be difficult to know which is the best fit for your engine and if...

For any Dodge diesel truck owner, the most prominent part in their vehicle that easily requires the most care and attention is the Cummins diesel engine that lies under the hood.  Although the manufacturing giant has introduced a variety of updates to its Ram platform over the past two decades, its engine remains as the most prominent piece of all. With higher performance numbers,...

The turbocharger, or turbo for short, is a crucial part of your vehicle. It has been designed to create an efficient and powerful fuel system, used to keep your car up and running. It also minimizes the harmful emissions that harm the environment, further making its role crucial. For an engine to be powered, air needs to be mixed with fuel. The fule then gets ignited and burned to create...