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Here in North America, we are surrounded by engines all day long. From the gasoline engine under your car’s hood to the diesel engine in the bus slowing you down on the way to work, to the small engine on your lawnmower, motors do the bulk of the work in the modern industrialized world. It is because of these motorized devices that so many of us are able to work inside in air-conditioned comfort, letting machinery do much of the hard labor rather than human effort accomplishing the same things. Different engines have different uses and lifespans, however. While your brand-new car engine may run for less than 200,000 miles, many heavy truck engine may run well over a million miles, and then ... (more)

Here in North America, we are surrounded by engines all day long. From the gasoline engine under your car’s hood to the diesel engine in the bus slowing you down on the way to work, to the small engine on your lawnmower, motors do the bulk of the work in the modern industrialized world. It is because of these motorized devices that so many of us are able to work inside in air-conditioned comfort, letting machinery do much of the hard labor rather than human effort accomplishing the same things. Different engines have different uses and lifespans, however. While your brand-new car engine may run for less than 200,000 miles, many heavy truck engine may run well over a million miles, and then be rebuilt and driven another million or more. But even in a small passenger car, it is remarkable how long an engine can last.

Frequently, the vehicle is discarded long before the engine itself has ceased to function – the repairs would simply cost more than the user deems worthwhile. Common failure points of automotive and truck engines are timing belts or timing chains, cylinder heads, seals and gaskets. While many parts are relatively inexpensive in and of themselves, it can be extremely pricey to replace engine components within a vehicle. A less expensive, but infrequently chosen option is purchasing a remanufactured engine and having it installed in your vehicle. While many home mechanics make use of such options, the labor cost at your local mechanic may be prohibitively expensive, particularly if you drive an older car with existing body faults.

For industrial applications, Cummins™ diesel engines are popular backup powerplants for electrical generators or medium-scale mechanical power in portable sawmills, planers, and other resource-processing equipment. These diesel engines are frequently used in medium and heavy-duty off-road equipment such as dump trucks, ditch diggers, and forestry equipment such as skid-steer loaders.

Even such small equipment as portable weed trimmers, leaf blowers, and pressure washers make use of gasoline engines to provide their power source. These engines let you accomplish far more in much less time than if you were working with nothing but your own energy and elbow grease.


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