What causes my diesel engine to lose power?
1. Clogged Fuel Filter. The fuel filter removes impurities from the gas so that they don’t find their way into the engine. If the fuel filter is clogged, then it won’t be able to properly filter out contaminants, which will cause the engine to eventually lose power.
Is a 2003 Dodge Cummins a good truck?
The Cummins engine is as good as they come. Great all around truck. Low maintenance and great reliability. Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Why does my diesel truck lose power going uphill?
Having high cylinder compression is critical for giving the engine enough power to get the vehicle up a hill. Once you start experiencing low cylinder compression, your vehicle will always be struggling on an incline because the engine power won’t be strong enough to push it up there.
What causes a Freightliner Columbia engine to quit?
You many have a fault with one of these or wiring with the datalink. If the engine is quitting that tells me a loss of ignition power or unswitched battery power. The main power to the cab could be lose or corroded at the firewall or where ever it enters.
Where did I lose power on my Cummins?
While climbing a steep grade yesterday both the “stop engine” and “check engine” lights cam on and power was reduced greatly. The road was a two lane with no room to pull over, so I continued climbing.
What causes a Cummins lift pump to stop working?
Some customers will notice the truck “falling on its face” or flat lining with power as the pump simply cannot supply any more fuel. After time, the pump will just stop working due to being over stressed and constantly running at maximum output. And this is exactly what we will be testing for next, the health of the lift pump.
When to go to Freightliner for electrical problems?
I always recommend to customers with weird electrical problems like this or something specific to your make of truck to always always always go to dealer that specializes and sells that make. The techs at Freightliner will have the most experience and the best wire diagrams and information over any other dealer.