Cummins ISX15 Water Pump Replacement Guide
A Cummins ISX15 water pump needs replacement when it leaks coolant, makes noise, or stops circulating coolant, usually shown by overheating, a puddle under the front of the engine, or...
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Cummins ISX15 EGR Cooler Replacement: Signs and What You NeedCummins ISX15 EGR Cooler Replacement: Signs and What You Need
A Cummins ISX15 EGR cooler needs replacement when it cracks or clogs, usually shown by white exhaust smoke, unexplained coolant loss, overheating, or EGR fault codes.
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Cummins ISX15 Engine Parts: Complete Buyer's ReferenceCummins ISX15 Engine Parts: Complete Buyer's Reference
The Cummins ISX15 is a 15-liter heavy-duty diesel engine used in Class 8 trucks, and its most commonly replaced parts are the ECM, turbocharger, fuel injectors, fan clutch, and water...
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Cummins ISX15 vs X15: Are the Parts Interchangeable?Cummins ISX15 vs X15: Are the Parts Interchangeable?
Many Cummins ISX15 and X15 parts are interchangeable because the X15 is the rebranded version of the ISX15, built on the same 15-liter engine block. Cummins renamed the ISX15 to...
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Cummins ISX15 ECM Replacement: Symptoms, Cost and Part NumbersCummins ISX15 ECM Replacement: Symptoms, Cost and Part Numbers
A Cummins ISX15 ECM replacement is needed when the engine control module stops managing fuel, timing, and emissions correctly, and a reflash or repair no longer fixes the problem.
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Fleet Cost Per Mile Calculation: Including Engine Repair BudgetsFleet Cost Per Mile Calculation: Including Engine Repair Budgets
A fleet cost per mile calculation is simply total operating costs divided by total miles driven over the same period, but the number only becomes useful when engine repair and...
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Top 5 Reasons Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) Get CloggedTop 5 Reasons Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) Get Clogged
The top diesel particulate filter clogged causes are frequent short trips and low-speed driving, excessive idling, interrupted regeneration cycles, high-ash engine oil or poor fuel quality, and faulty sensors or...
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DEF System Failure Symptoms in Heavy-Duty TrucksDEF System Failure Symptoms in Heavy-Duty Trucks
The most common DEF system failure symptoms heavy duty truck owners run into are a dashboard warning light, reduced power or throttle response, declining fuel economy, and eventually a progressive...
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Why Diesel Trucks Overheat in Summer: Cooling System ChecklistWhy Diesel Trucks Overheat in Summer: Cooling System Checklist
Diesel truck overheating in summer usually comes down to a combination of factors working against the cooling system at once: degraded coolant, a clogged radiator, a fan clutch that isn't...
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Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Preventive Maintenance Schedule by MileageHeavy-Duty Diesel Engine Preventive Maintenance Schedule by Mileage
A heavy-duty diesel preventive maintenance schedule generally breaks down into three tiers: A-service every 10,000–15,000 miles for oil and basic inspection, B-service every 25,000–35,000 miles adding fuel and air filters,...
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Core Charge Explained: How Diesel Part Cores WorkCore Charge Explained: How Diesel Part Cores Work
A diesel part core charge is a refundable deposit added to the price of certain remanufactured or heavy-duty components, like turbochargers, injectors, and other rebuildable parts, that gets returned to...
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How to Match a Diesel Engine Part Number to Your Truck VINHow to Match a Diesel Engine Part Number to Your Truck VIN
To match an engine part number to VIN correctly, start by confirming your engine's serial number (ESN) and CPL rather than relying on the VIN alone, since a VIN identifies...
