ByJosh Boyd Diesel and gasoline engines operate differently, requiring specific fuels to run properly. Gas stations use different sized nozzles to prevent mix-ups. However, a smaller gasoline nozzle can still fit into…
ByMark Stevens Modern diesels aren’t the sooty smoke machines of old. Though black exhaust plumes seem dirty, gasoline engines emit invisible emissions too. Properly running trucks with common-rail diesel engines should discharge…
ByJosh Boyd Modern diesels have emissions gear like diesel particulate filters. But DPF failures illuminate warning lights, limiting performance. Continuously ignored, vehicles enter limp mode or shut down entirely. Read on to…
ByJosh Boyd Though hearty, the diesel engine is not impervious to occasional breakdown. This is especially true of late-model diesel engines, which come equipped with a host of government-mandated emissions equipment which…
ByJosh Boyd For more than 100 years, the diesel engine has lent its power to everything from locomotives, marine vessels, and construction equipment of every perceivable type. However, the diesel engine now…
ByMark Stevens In diesel and some gasoline vehicles, a fuel rail pressure sensor (not to be confused with a fuel tank pressure sensor) monitors delivery to the injectors. When this component fails,…
ByMark Stevens When it comes to hauling heavy loads and tackling tough terrain, it’s hard to beat a diesel-powered truck. For GM truck enthusiasts, the Duramax diesel engine has become synonymous with…
ByMark Stevens Your diesel engine’s life depends on one thing – using the right oil. We’ll cut through the noise on diesel motor oils to reveal which ones nurture long engine life…
ByMark Stevens Drive a diesel car or truck? Glow plugs preheat the engine so it starts easily in cold weather. As you can imagine, they’re pretty important, but they don’t last forever….
ByMark Stevens Many of us associate diesel vehicles with big trucks producing plumes of black smokes from their exhaust as they accelerate. But thanks to modern technology, there is now something called…
ByMark Stevens Most popular diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline engines, and they also tend to produce less pollution. One reason for their increased efficiency is their higher thermal efficiency. This…
ByMark Stevens Internal combustion engines have truly been a hallmark of 20th century invention and innovation. They have powered cars, trucks, aircraft, boats, and much more. These are machines that are the…
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