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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Because diesel vehicles do not use spark plugs, they must rely on higher compression ratios to ignite the diesel fuel without ...

Diesel engines are torquey and efficient powerhouses capable of outlasting a comparable gas engine. But despite their robust build quality and beefier internals, there are things to avoid if you have ...

Modern diesel engines perform exceptionally well at 1,100 to 1,200 rpm. They deliver peak torque just a few hundred rpm above idle, and peak horsepower somewhere around 1,500 or 1,600 rpm. But what ...

Short hops to the store or school run feel harmless, but modern engines are calibrated around reaching full operating ...

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 ...