8 Signs Your Machine Has a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor
Learn how camshaft position sensor faults appear on excavators and diesel equipment, how to test the circuit, and how to avoid a wrong replacement.
Buying Guide
How Much does it Cost to Replace an Alternator?
See heavy-equipment alternator parts prices, labor assumptions, field-call costs, quote examples, and fitment checks before replacement.
7 Low Oil Pressure Warning Signs on Heavy Equipment
Learn seven low oil pressure warning signs, what each operating pattern can mean, and when to shut down a heavy-equipment diesel engine.
Low Engine Oil Pressure: Stop the Engine or Keep Working?
A low engine oil pressure warning can put a heavy-equipment diesel engine at risk. Learn when to stop, how to confirm pressure, and what to inspect.
Bad Oil Pressure Sensor Symptoms vs Real Low Oil Pressure
Learn how to separate bad oil pressure sensor symptoms from real low engine oil pressure with wiring checks, fault-code review, and a mechanical gauge test.
Bad Fuel Pump Relay Symptoms on Heavy Equipment
Diagnose fuel pump relay symptoms on heavy equipment by testing the fuse, relay command, loaded output, wiring, pump voltage, and fuel pressure.
7 Bad Starter Solenoid Symptoms and Tests Before Replacing the Starter
Learn seven bad starter solenoid symptoms, the tests that separate solenoid failure from battery and cable faults, and what to check before ordering a starter.
Excavator Hydraulic Pump Part Number Guide: How to Identify the Correct Replacement
Identify the correct excavator hydraulic pump using the full nameplate code, OEM number, machine serial, photos, and physical fitment checks.
Excavator Hydraulic Pump Replacement Cost in 2026
Excavator hydraulic pump replacement commonly costs $2,500–$15,000 installed in 2026. Compare parts, labor, diagnosis, fitment, and contamination risks before ordering.
Cat C7 Engine Guide: Specs, History, Horsepower, and Buying Advice
Learn Cat C7 engine specs, history, horsepower, oil capacity, common problems, C7 vs C7.1 differences, and what to check before buying parts.
Motor Cat 3406E Guide: Specs, 3406E vs C15, and Parts Fitment
Learn motor Cat 3406E specs, 3406E vs C15 differences, 3406B comparison, and what to check before ordering Cat engine parts.
