The Problem

The driver of a dump truck, which operates in a quarry, has noticed that
the trucks diesel engine is slightly down on power. The problem has
become progressively worse over several weeks. Apart from the power
loss, the engine is performing consistently whit no misfiring and no
overheating. The degree of power loss remains constant throughout a
given period of use, from starting the engine to turning it off. No increase
in fuel consumption has been noted.

Possible causes of the engine problem

1. Water in the fuel supply, It must be, clog filters and cause storage
tanks to corrode, because a crack in the tank.
2. A lubrication problem it can be, a piston ring seizing while an
engine is operating causing the rod to push through the cylinder
wall and provoke a catastrophic failure, so the solution is check the
engine oil level periodically.
3. A clogged fuel filter it might be impurities in the gasoline that your
fuel pump may be sending toward your engine, so affects the
performance of the car.
4. A blockage in the exhaust system it sounds like engine is burning
oil.
5. A compression leak from the piston cylinders it could be damaged
intake or exhaust valves that allow air to escape during
compression time.