Aftermarket February 2023

J ulian Goulding, Marketing Manager Northern Europe, Delphi Technologies Aftermarket, said: “While diesel vehicles are losing favour and will eventually make way for those powered by alternative fuels, that day is a very long way away. Most people choose a diesel for fuel economy, and being able to efficiently diagnose and rectify any issues that compromise this continues to be a big benefit.” “ A notable area that often requires attention are high pressure common rail fuel injectors, due to them injecting fuel at up to 30,000 PSI through clearances as small as one micron. Because of how hard they work, they are unfortunately very susceptible to wear and tear. Being able to interrogate the vehicle’s OBD with a quality diagnostic tool, such as our Bluetech VCI item can quickly and very accurately pinpoint if the injectors are at fault.” 46 AFTERMARKET FEBRUARY 2023 DIESEL www.aftermarketonline.net Sensitivity Tim Heide, Application Engineer at LIQUI MOLY observed: “The price for the efficiency of modern diesel engines is their sensitivity to contamination. The first aspect to consider is the injectors. If deposits accumulate on the fine nozzle openings, the fuel is no longer atomised so finely. The result is incomplete combustion, reduced engine performance, higher fuel consumption and even more deposits on the injectors. “This vicious circle can be broken with the Pro-Line Diesel System Cleaner from LIQUI MOLY. Simply pour this additive into the fuel tank. When the engine is then running, its cleaning agents also reach the injectors and gradually remove the deposits. For thorough cleaning, the car must be driven a good 1,000 miles, with a new can of Pro-Line Diesel System Cleaner added every time you fill up with fuel.” Above: BM Catalysts continue to support the aftermarket with quality product lines PARTICULAR OPPORTUNITY Despite alternative powertrains, a major chunk of the car parc is still made up of diesels, so garages need to make sure they can handle them