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The importance of a fuel pressure gauge

We get questions on a fairly regular basis, asking about the importance of a fuel pressure gauge. What we say is that the main...

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How do you measure lift pump functionality?

At Blue Chip Diesel, we get a lot of calls saying, "my truck has no power," or "it falls on its face." When this happens, the first step...

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Hard start hot!

Blue Chip Diesel gets a lot of calls about hard start hot, which can be the result of a worn injection pump, often setting a 216 code. As...

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Recommendations from Blue Chip Diesel

At Blue Chip Diesel, we get a lot of questions about products and services, some of which we don't deal with directly. We wanted to shar

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We should discuss the CCD bus

You've done the hotwire test. Your truck runs but you are still having problems. This could be an issue prior to the injection pump. It...

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Prepare your diesel vehicle for the cold weather

The cold weather can severely impact your vehicle. Read more for ways you can protect your vehicle and get the best performance possible dur

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When it comes to VP44 injection pumps, you get what you pay for

Looking to purchase a new VP44 injection pump, but concerned about paying the right price? Read on about how spending more up front can save

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Are You Making the Right VP44 Injection Pump Purchase?

Making the right VP44 injection pump purchase is an important decision. Avoid costly mistakes and make sure you are getting it right the fir

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5 Ways to Get Better Fuel Mileage

Here are five ways you can get better fuel mileage for your diesel vehicle. Read on for more details.

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Let's talk about your contaminated fuel...

Recently, we've seen a rash of VP44 pump failures due to contaminated fuel. To help avoid this pitfall, here are a few helpful tips:

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Getting Longer Life For Your VP44 Diesel Injection Pump

After many years of observing and experimenting with the VP44 fuel system, we at Blue Chip Diesel are convinced that the operating...

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Bosch VP44 Injection Pump Failures Explained

The best way to start this explanation is to quote an e-mail that I found on the corporate Cummins website many years ago. “The Bosch...