You’re Slowly Killing Your Diesel Engine Without Knowing? Over 85% Of Drivers Do One Of These.

Drivers often have these Bad 7 Diesel Engine Habits That Will DESTROY Their Car - Know what these common risks and bad habits are and make your diesel last "forever". Most drivers don’t mean to—but many unknowingly commit small mistakes that slowly destroy their diesel engines. In this video, we break down the biggest everyday habits that lead to engine wear, DPF blockages, poor MPG, and even engine failure. Diesel engines are often seen as tough and long-lasting. But they still need the right care. Neglecting just a few key things can take years off the life of your engine and cost you thousands in repairs. 🚫 Common Diesel Engine Mistakes to Avoid: ✅ Lugging the Engine – Driving in too high a gear at low RPM strains your engine and transmission. ✅ Skipping Oil Changes – Diesel oil degrades faster during short, cold trips. Change it more often than the manual says. ✅ Excessive Idling – Long idle times dilute oil with moisture and unburnt fuel. That means faster wear and tear. ✅ Ignoring Injector Issues – Faulty fuel injectors or cheap diesel fuel can clog your DPF and wreck your fuel economy. ✅ Tampering with Emissions Systems – Deleting your EGR or DPF without ECU tuning can cause serious performance issues. ✅ Short Journeys – Cold starts and never letting the engine warm up properly leads to DPF blockages and oil contamination. ✅ Ignoring Overheating – A rising temperature gauge is not optional. Diesel engines can still fail from overheating. 🔥 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Tips A proper DPF regeneration cycle needs around 15–20 minutes at over 600°C. Short trips stop this from happening, causing soot build-up and major repair bills. If your engine never gets hot enough, your DPF won't clean itself. 🛠️ Protect Your Diesel Engine by: Using high-quality fuel Checking for OBD2 error codes regularly Taking longer weekend drives if your weekday journeys are short Reducing idle time Changing oil more frequently Even small improvements in driving habits and servicing can prevent breakdowns and extend engine life dramatically. 🔧 Want to know if your DPF regeneration is happening correctly? 👉 Check out the video "Signs of a DPF regeneration" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54GrVq8_KqE to learn the signs and how to force a regen safely. 💬 Let us know your diesel habits in the comments. Do you service more often? Ever dealt with a blocked DPF? Share your experience! 👍 Hit LIKE if you found this video helpful 🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the channel for weekly car maintenance and reliability tips #DieselEngineCare #DPFProblems #CarMaintenance #DieselMistakes #DieselDrivingTips #DieselFuel #EngineWear #CarTips #DieselMaintenance 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Titles 0:28 Lugging 1:30 Lubrication 2:30 Fuel quality & Particulate filter 3:34 Overheating 4:04 Excessive idling 5:22 Pollution Control Systems 6:10 Cold starts & short journeys 7:07 DPF regeneration 7:52 OBD checking for error codes 8:20 Outro https://www.torquecars.com Legal Notice: Unless we have inspected your car we can only provide generic theory. All information is provided without warranty, please check any recommendations made with a mechanic locally to verify it would be legal in your area or region and that it would be suitable for your car and your needs.