Stop Engine light

[paulsang]

Well, the little 'stop engine' light came on a few miles from our destination at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

To be clear, the light only came on when I had to accelerate needing power (turbo??). I could certainly feel it, and hills were not my friend. I got off the interstate and took side roads, and she handled a little better.

I am hoping it is one of the filters, or faulty gauge, but my instincts tell me otherwise. And I am not a mechanic by any stretch.

Side note: Tom Johnson RV is right here. And we are using them to diagnose. I wouldn't go to a Camping World right now even if it was all free. Any feedback on Tom Johnson? My issue?

Thanks!

Paul

[wolfe10]

Algae will show as slimy strands in primary fuel filter if still alive. Can be black precipitate if dead.

If a clear bowl primary filter, it will show in the clear bowl.

[eddie_g]

I had the same thing happen to me, stop engine light would come on only
when i was pulling a pretty steep hill. How can you tell if Algae is in the fuel? I changed the filter today and had nice clean fuel in the filter.

[wolfe10]

dpscll wrote:
The first thing you need to do is check your oil pressure level when the light comes on. If it drops significantly, then you either need to check your oil, change it, or have your service tech check the engine. Your pressure should be holding at 40 psi going up hills.

Interesting. Have not heard of this as an issue on any diesel with power loss issues.

Would be interested in hearing from anyone who has experienced a "significant" drop in oil pressure on their diesel (other than a gauge issue common to some chassis maker's gauge packages) which should not trigger the check engine light.

[dpscll]

The first thing you need to do is check your oil pressure level when the light comes on. If it drops significantly, then you either need to check your oil, change it, or have your service tech check the engine. Your pressure should be holding at 40 psi going up hills.

[paulsang]

wny_pat wrote:

paulsang wrote:


Our concern is the tank. The additive TJ suggested will probably do the trick. But, if it doesn't, then dropping the tank is probably in our future.

Oh Joy!

PAul

Paul,
You live in Florida, and Florida is home to marinas. There are many marinas that specialize in polishing fuel and cleaning fuel tanks without needing to remove them.

Here is a example: http://www.usafuelservice.com/. There are many out there.

Thank you.

I am not currently in Florida. As the issue cropped up, I was just in NC by Charlotte. The timing was good, and I was lucky. I am headed to the NJ shore where there are also plenty of marinas. I will look into. THX.

[bqurla1]

Tom Johnson is a reputable company with lots of experience. I live in Charlotte and have my motor home serviced there. You can go to them with confidence that will do the right thing. Only problem is they are so busy all the time. Their service guys work ALL the time.

[The_Texan]

paulsang wrote:

wolfe10 wrote:
Anytime there are issues with a diesel when demanding full power, the first thing to do is change the fuel filter(s).

Fuel restriction is, obviously, most critical during these high fuel demand times.

Could it be something else-- absolutely. But do the inexpensive thing first.

Thanks!
This is exactly what we just did. Algae! And lots of it. The tech was even shocked. (working on site) He showed us what to look for, and how to drain filter. Taking a few spares with us.

Our concern is the tank. The additive TJ suggested will probably do the trick. But, if it doesn't, then dropping the tank is probably in our future.

Oh Joy!

PAul

Dropping the tank should be a LAST resort only. Contact a marine fuel supply company and have the fuel "polished" which will remove the algae from the fuel and then the supplement will keep it from reforming. MUCH cheaper than dropping the tank and wasting many gallons of fuel.

[wny_pat1]

paulsang wrote:


Our concern is the tank. The additive TJ suggested will probably do the trick. But, if it doesn't, then dropping the tank is probably in our future.

Oh Joy!

PAul

Paul,
You live in Florida, and Florida is home to marinas. There are many marinas that specialize in polishing fuel and cleaning fuel tanks without needing to remove them.

Here is a example: http://www.usafuelservice.com/. There are many out there.

[paulsang]

wolfe10 wrote:
Anytime there are issues with a diesel when demanding full power, the first thing to do is change the fuel filter(s).

Fuel restriction is, obviously, most critical during these high fuel demand times.

Could it be something else-- absolutely. But do the inexpensive thing first.

Thanks!
This is exactly what we just did. Algae! And lots of it. The tech was even shocked. (working on site) He showed us what to look for, and how to drain filter. Taking a few spares with us.

Our concern is the tank. The additive TJ suggested will probably do the trick. But, if it doesn't, then dropping the tank is probably in our future.

Oh Joy!

PAul

[wolfe10]

Anytime there are issues with a diesel when demanding full power, the first thing to do is change the fuel filter(s).

Fuel restriction is, obviously, most critical during these high fuel demand times.

Could it be something else-- absolutely. But do the inexpensive thing first.

[paulsang]

rr2254545 wrote:
Would help if we knew what you were driving ?

2000 Monaco Diplomat.

[rr2254545]

Would help if we knew what you were driving ?

[The_Texan]

Have a friend that drives from Florida to NC so he can have Tom Johnson service and do any repairs to his motorhome. Have never heard anything bad about them.

[byrdr1]

Tom Johnson is one of the premier dealerships in NC. If there is a major or minor problem they can find it. but it is dealership..SO costly it will be.
Hopefully its nothing major..
randy