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The Best Ways to Prevent Fuel Contamination in Your Construction Equipment Described by Our Orange County Shop
June 23, 2022
Construction
equipment is more delicate than you might expect; even seemingly
insignificant particles have the power to do a lot of harm.
Approximately 85 percent of fuel system failures are caused by
contaminants. The most effective techniques for keeping debris out of
your equipment's fuel system are described here. When you need
maintenance or repairs for your construction equipment in Anaheim,
CA, or the surrounding towns, contact Orange
County Fleet Services
for unbeatable service. How
Contaminants Can Cause Damage
The
wear can be exacerbated if dirt and dust are present in an area of
the engine where rapid sliding motions occur because the tiny
particles obstruct sliding motions. Examples of these impacted parts
include inner and outer valves, nozzle needles and seats, and command
pistons. The connection between the injector barrel and plunger as
well as the control valves is particularly vulnerable to damage from
dirt and dust. Best
Practices for Keeping Dirt Out of the Fuel Line
Maintaining
your equipment's fuel line properly is the greatest way to prevent
dirt from getting inside. To stop dust from collecting on the nozzle
during refueling, put the nozzle back onto the pump. Make sure all
fuel tank vents and lids are always tightly sealed. Additionally, any
filters should be kept clean. To boost the efficiency of the
machine's fuel filter and help prevent any dirt or dust from
entering, make sure that any gasoline entering a bulk storage tank
passes through a dispensing filter. Construction
Equipment Repair in Anaheim
When
you’re near Anaheim, Santa Ana, or a neighboring California
community and need construction equipment repair or maintenance
service, reach out to us at Orange
County Fleet Services
.
Our Certified mechanics will work quickly to get your equipment back
to work as soon as possible. To learn more, request a quote for the
cost of services in Orange County, or to request immediate service,
day or night, call us at (949)
899-6802
. Our
local mechanics look forward to helping you.
