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 ...

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 ...

We all know diesel engines produce Earth-moving torque to outclass gas engines in pulling power and heavy-duty workloads. We also know that diesels could outlive a similar gas engine, given proper ...

Trucking keeps the world moving by delivering goods every day of the year. Drivers spend long hours on the road to make sure ...

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 ...

Your engine feels calm at a stoplight because a hidden idle system keeps fuel, air, and spark in balance. That quiet stability is not luck, it is the result of sensors, valves, and software working ...

Heat is a byproduct of combustion. Both air-cooled and water-cooled engines need to dissipate that heat to keep the engine from running too hot. Can piston rings play a role in managing that heat?