Care Of The System - Mahindra Thar CRDe Repair Manual

Repair Manual
THAR CRDe BS-IV

Care of the System

The fuel injection system depends on supply of clean diesel fuel for the proper functioning of the fuel
system.
To ensure that High Pressure Pump receives clean fuel all the times it is advisable that the fuel filter is
replaced at the specified intervals.
The fuel filter should be changed at every 20,000 Kms. If the operating conditions are poor then
reduce the change interval. The fuel filter is equipped with water separator. If the water level
indication comes on in the instrument panel, then the water should be immediately drained.
The internal components of the High Pressure Pump depend on the lubricating properties of diesel for
lubricating them. Hence, if water is present in the fuel then lubrication between the component break
down and there is seizure.
Following activities are covered under regular maintenance in fuel system –
1. FUEL FILTER ELEMENT – REPLACE
2. FUEL TANK & STRAINER – CLEAN
3. FUEL FILTER – DRAIN WATER SEDIMENTS
The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the technical specifications, current at the time of release. The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the
manufacturer in the production of the various component units and accessories from which the vehicles are manufactured. The reproduction, translation, transmission, in part of or whole of the present
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