Thread: CRD Engines

Originally Posted by jx2mad

There is much published on the problems these motors encounter. From what I have read it is a common problem across most makes of diesel vehicles. Is there any preventative measure that can be taken to alleviate this problem other that by not buying a diesel. Jim

Buy clean fuel and keep it clean (as Caterpillar used to say). Ensure your fuel filters are up to scratch, and have a built-in water separator. Water in even minute quantities will kill crd pumps.

As a follow-up, i always avoid (if possible) filling up at servos in gullies or beside rivers or creeks. Much greater risk of water in the in-ground tanks. Also try to fuel at high turnover servos, like truckstops. Don't leave the engine running while you fuel up, particularly if the tank is very low.

I was also told that you do not fill up if a tanker is delivering fuel as it stirs the sediment up. The Toyota D4D comes in for a bagging for this problem but suely proper maintenance and diligence in fuelling should lessen their problems