Diesel engines are different from gas engines in numerous ways, including their use of high compression ratios. Here's why that is and what it means.

Gasoline fuels most light-duty vehicles, such as passenger cars and pickup trucks. Heavy-duty vehicles, like buses, delivery trucks and long-haul tractor-trailers, typically run on diesel. Both fuel ...

Diesel-powered trucks date back to 1923 when one of Karl Benz' early companies — Benz & Cie — installed a four-cylinder, 45-horsepower unit in a 5K3 truck chassis. It proved to be a winning ...

While CNG trucks currently have higher upfront costs, they offer lower fuel and maintenance expenses, along with reduced emissions, positioning them as a viable alternative ...

Diesel-powered vehicles have carved out a space among drivers as a go-to option for durability, fuel efficiency, and raw performance. They have a longstanding reputation for being able to handle ...

In the current market, it is common to see new diesel trucks putting out over 1,000 lb-ft of torque from the factory. That's just in the consumer space. When it comes to heavy-duty industrial ...

Water injection is a tried-and-true method for cleaning up the combustion process in a diesel engine. It reduces both combustion temperatures and the resulting particular emissions. But what if you ...

Detroit Diesel was once one of the most prolific engine builders out there. But its success didn't last forever, leaving it ...

Diesel engines like the 3.0L Duramax require special maintenance, including the use of DEF, or Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Now, GM ...