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Should I Use YouTube to Repair My Diesel Engine?

YouTube has given rise to its fair share of DIY enthusiasts – and the diesel industry is no exception.But, while it’s a great tool in many ways, using the video platform to rebuild or reseal a fuel injector pump or injector is much like Googling your symptoms ...
NW Fuel Injector parts cleaning room

What Does a Cleaning Room Look Like in a Diesel Injector Repair Shop?

We recently gave our diesel engine parts cleaning room a full makeover in an effort to improve our processes, streamline our workflow and better service our customers.
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Sewing the Fabric of Community

While it may take a village to raise a child, it takes just as many people to create a sense of community.At NW Fuel and Island Diesel, we are only two players in the communities they belong to. And giving back to these communities is important to us, both through the shops and beyond.
Ford 6.0L Powerstroke

Why Do 6.0L Injectors Fail?

Due to the original design 6.0L injector have an extremely high failure rate that leads to hard and no start situations, rough idle, white smoke, poor fuel economy and poor performance.
2007 Dodge 5.9L

Why Do 2003-2007 Dodge 5.9L Cummins Fail?

The Dodge Cummins 5.9L trucks from 2003-2007 are workhorses. That hard-working engine can experience failures. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about these engines:

Diesel Emissions Control Systems

A Diesel Particulate Filter is a trap, not a filter.  Visible particles cannot get through this 'filter'.  If you see black smoke on a modern diesel, it's either been illegally modified, or this 'filter' is physically damaged.
FAQs for the 2001-2004 Chevrolet 6.6L LB7 Duramax Engine

FAQs for the 2001-2004 Chevrolet 6.6L LB7 Duramax Engine

Duramax LB7 injectors are among the top diesel engine parts we get questions about. We thought we'd share some of those answers with you.
What a Code 2 or 3 on a 2004.5-2005 Chevrolet 6.6L LLY Duramax Code 2 Code 3

Replacing Duramax Fuel Injectors

How to replace Duramax fuel injectors. This is a complicated question with many variables. How to replace Duramax injectors instructions change from model year to model year and is complex enough job that we recommend purchasing a service manual if you are attempting this job yourself.

NW Fuel: At the Cutting Edge of Diesel Fuel Injection Testing and Repair

Leaders, not followers. So much of what we do at NW Fuel revolves around this simple philosophy. Not only do we strive to know the industry trends of today, we learn about what’s coming down the pipeline tomorrow as well.
pure power turbocharger nw fuel

Refurbished Pure Power Turbos Exclusively at NW Fuel

NW Fuel is excited to announce our exclusive partnership with Pure Power Technologies to start supplying their re-manufactured turbos.