Both gasoline-burning engines and diesel engines produce power through a process of internal combustion. However, the latter are usually larger, louder, and often dirtier. While many people may not ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

The diesel engine may have fallen out of favor, but some manufacturers aren't letting go of it. We're about to see some ...

An overview of how ECU tuning affects diesel truck performance, including horsepower, torque, throttle response, towing, and ...

Diesel engines are often harder for home mechanics to repair, as parts are heavier and more expensive due to how diesels ...

When choosing between a gasoline or diesel engine, one critical question to ask is about durability. You may have associated diesel engines with platforms that need a lot of power and gasoline with ...