A diesel engine is simultaneously incredibly simple and incredibly violent, using compression as a means of ignition. This is because of the properties of diesel fuel: Namely, diesel is less volatile ...

Those of us who drive pickup trucks expect quite a bit from our trucks’ engines. As we put them to work, whether that’s on the job, around the farm, or just doing truck stuff, there are things that ...

An overheating car engine should be a cause for worry. A mechanic will have you know that driving a car with an overheated engine can destroy the engine block or internal parts. It is usual for a ...

As a diesel owner, I know the hectic heartbreak of trying to keep such an unpopular drivetrain up and running in the U.S. Most people think of big semi trucks when they think of diesel, or they think ...

We all know diesel engines produce Earth-moving torque to outclass gas engines in pulling power and heavy-duty workloads. We also know that diesels could outlive a similar gas engine, given proper ...

If you’ve been to a dealership recently, or even browsed online some, you know just how expensive a new truck is these days. It’s not out of the question to see a sticker price higher than what many ...

Even if you don't plan on ever owning a car with a diesel engine, you may still want to know how they compare to gas engines in terms of costs and maintenance.