Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) good manual

[DPyles]

Could some one tell me a good service manual for the cummins diesel in the light duty trucks. One that covers part numbers for filters and etc. Also that has exploded views of the engine and pump. And where I could purchase this manual. Also where would be the best place to get the maintainance parts i. e. filters and such,(geno's)? What are some of your thoughts on fuel additives, are they essential? How critical are the oil and antifreeze tests? Please give me your feedback. I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Dan.

 

[B9Mile]

A couple of options

The Dodge service manual for the truck has a good rundown of the engine parts.



But I think what you are looking for is something like this from The Engine Company:

http://www.powerstore.cummins.com/custom_example.htm



More info here:

http://www.powerstore.cummins.com/service.htm



The Customized Parts Catalog is a good source. Its based on your engine serial number. Sometimes the part numbers have been superceded, but at least you have a place to start when you go to a Cummins Distributor.



Depending where you live, Geno's might be the best source for filters. If you have a CUmmins distributor nearby, try them, or a Big Rig repair place.



Fuel additives are nice to use. They help keep the injectors clean. I really don't trust the oil companies to add any significant additive amounts to their fuels, so I use them.



Oil analysis tests are a good idea. They can tell you if you have a coolant leak, a leaky seal on the air filter (high SI count), a rubbing piston skirt (high AL), ring problems (high Cr), fuel dilution of the oil, and on and on. Its nice info to have, but not neseccary. With routine maintenance, these engines take very good care of themselves.

 

[DPyles]

good additives

B9MILE what additive do you like the best for the fuel.

Where would I find the serial number for my engine.

Who does these oil tests?

Thanks, Dan.

 

[Joe G.]

The number you want for Cummins parts is the CPL number. It's on the data plate on the front gear case.



The best prices I've found on Fleetguard filters are at big rig shops. The place I go for them here in Eureka is Redwood Alliance Peterbilt.

 

[B9Mile]

Go here and you can see where the engine data plate is mounted. It has the serial#, build date, CPL#, and other things on it.

http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/Facts/Cpl.htm



You are going to get a ton of opinions on fuel additives. I use Stanadyne Performance Formula.

http://www.stanadyne.com/dsg.asp



Use the dealer locator link to find a seller. The Stanadyne dealers are also usually the authorized Bosch service centers in the area too.



I always thought that since they service the Bosch pumps, these service centers would know which additive would work the best for an overall treatment of the fuel and injection system. ..... just my opinion, though.



If you want to get some Stanadyne and can't find a local dealer, Diesel Injection Service usually has good prices for their products, even after a shipping charge is added.

http://www.dieselpage.com/main.shtml





Edit:

I have CTC do my oil analysis.

http://www.ctclink.com/testingServicesOil.cfm



I have heard you can also get a one-time test kit from a Caterpillar dealer. Many people use the kits provided by Amsoil distributors. I think Oil Analysers does the lab work for Amsoil. Blackstone Labs is another popular choice.



Do a search for oil analysis and you will get a lot of info.