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add a FAQ Can add-on filters help with fuel dilution? Can add-on filters help with solid contamination? Can my oil wear out? Does the color of my engine oil have any bearing on its ability to lubricate? How do I know the right Jake brake for my 8V-71 or 8V-92 series engine? How does a Jake brake work? How does compressed air heat the cylinders? If compression isn't providing enough heat for starting, how can I help it? Jacobs brakes vs exhaust brakes What is a diesel engine? What is a true diesel engine? What is normal air compression in a diesel cylinder? What is the air pressure required to start a diesel engine? What is the most common reason for an engine failing to start using air-compression? What's the temperature of the air when compressed in a diesel engine? Why don't diesel engines have spark plugs? Will synthetic engine oil help to keep my RV longer?