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DIESEL ENGINE INFORMATION
The diesel engine fuel system consists of:
• a frame-mounted electric fuel supply pump
• an engine mounted fuel filter/water separator
• a fuel restriction sensor
• a unit injector for each cylinder
The combination fuel filter/water separator removes both water and
impurities from the fuel. The filter should be changed at the
recommended service interval. Refer to the “Service Guide” for more
information. The filter bowl should be drained at regular intervals or
when the “WATER IN FUEL” light illuminates in the instrument cluster.
The fuel injectors are located in the center of the combustion chambers
in the cylinder head between the rocker arm assemblies. The glow plug
system and fuel injection system are controlled through the powertrain
control module (PCM).
Fuel is drawn from the fuel tank by a frame-mounted electric fuel pump.
The fuel pump provides pressurized fuel to the engine and is
electronically controlled by the fuel pump PCM relay. The fuel pump
contains a pressure relief valve for overpressure protection in the event
of restricted flow.
Lubrication system
It is important to change the engine oil at the recommended service
intervals, because oil viscosity is important in maintaining the oil
pressure required to actuate the fuel injectors. Extended oil change
intervals can negatively affect engine performance and fuel economy.
Pressurized oil from the turbocharger is also used to actuate an exhaust
backpressure warm-up system (if equipped). Pressurized oil from the
turbocharger is routed to the exhaust backpressure actuator. During
exhaust backpressure operation, the engine’s sound will be altered and
you may notice a change in engine performance while it’s engaged. This
function occurs only during cold weather warm-up cycle.
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