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 ...

You own a diesel-powered vehicle and are thinking of giving it a tuneup. But does your diesel even have spark plugs to change? The short answer is no, diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Instead, ...

Ddiesel engines have their benefits, it's just that quick acceleration isn't one of them. They're limited in rpm compared to gas engines, due to factors like their higher compression ratios, and that ...

Let's discuss something that is well known by diesel mechanics and hard-core enthusiasts but may not be fully understood by new diesel owners or people who may have heard the term "compression ...

A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

Diesel engines have been around since the late 19th century, which was around the time Karl Benz built the world's first automobile. Diesel engines have higher compression ratios than gas engines and ...

The LML was the 6.6-liter V8 engine behind many Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks between 2011 and 2016, but what made it so special?

Performance, towing, fuel economy, and more details about the Chevy and GMC models with the first-generation Duramax inline-six. The first-generation 3.0-liter LM2 Duramax diesel engine was a GM ...

The history and evolution of Ford's iconic Power Stroke diesel V8 engine, from its roots in the 80s to its status as the most ...

Chevy and Ford have both produced 3.0L diesel engines, but they have some noteworthy differences. Here's how the two engines compare to each other.