Frequently asked questions
Common diesel problems
We can test any type of injector to determine what fault is present. Some testing does require specialist equipment and training so please contact us to determine what service level is required.
As many visitors will see from the possible causes listed below there are usually more than one potential reason for any failure or problem.
We would ask that customers appreciate how complex it can be at times to diagnose problems when presented with such a number of variables, and that on occasions one or more of the causes listed below will be interacting with each other depending on the age, mileage and condition of the vehicle to give the result of unsatisfactory performance, reliability or economy.
For this reason it can be very difficult to diagnose faults via e-mail and telephone based on pure descriptions alone.
Ideally the vehicle needs to be examined by one of our trained engineers so give Swadlincote Diesel a call.
Note: * Denotes specialist equipment or training is required.
Possible causes:
Incorrect fuelling.*
Dirty/Blocked air filter.
Damaged/Worn injectors*
Turbo Problems (if fitted)*
Fuel filter blocked/contains moisture
Air in fuel lines*
Poor compression*
Possible causes:
Incorrect fuelling.*
Dirty/Blocked air filter.
Damaged/Worn injectors*
Starter glow plugs fails/damaged/worn*
Fuel filter blocked/contains moisture
Air in fuel lines*
Battery or starter motor fault
Possible causes:
Dirty/Blocked air filter.
Piston rings broken or worn*
Pistons and/or bores worn*
Valve stems or guides worn*
Valve stem oil seals worn*
Possible causes:
Incorrect fuelling.*
Dirty/Blocked air filter.
Damaged/Worn injectors*
Poor compression*
Fuel filter blocked/contains moisture
Possible causes:
Incorrect fuelling.*
Dirty/Blocked air filter.
Damaged/Worn injectors*
Turbo Problems (if fitted)*
Fuel filter blocked/contains moisture
Air in fuel lines*
Poor compression*
Possible causes:
Dirty/Blocked air filter.
Air in fuel lines*
Fuel feed restricted*
Poor compression*
Damaged/Worn injectors*
Turbo Problems (if fitted)*
Click the links below to see a selection of the most frequently asked questions related to our services, injectors and fuel pumps.
If a problem is encountered we would advise customers to contact Swadlincote Diesel and allow one of our trained engineers to examine the vehicle using the appropriate and recommended equipment. Click here to see our testing equipment.