Modern automobiles are powered by diesel and gasoline engines, which function according to different principles. For economy and torque, diesel engines use compression ignition, but gasoline engines ...

When it comes to traversing great distances at highway speeds, the diesel engine's higher compression ratios and lean-burn combustion provide an efficiency that no gas engine can currently match—at ...

When pulling up to the pump, most of us know automatically whether to select gas or diesel. After all, it's a decision that's made for you by your vehicle. But have you ever wondered what makes the ...

So, you’re weighing the benefits of diesel vs. gas and day dreaming about how cool it would be to put the hammer down and roll some coal in a big diesel truck. Well, pump your brakes for minute. While ...

If you're one of the many long-term readers and subscribers of Truck Trend, you may remember Chuck Schifsky's article published back in 2002, in which he compared the relative merits between diesel ...

Diesel engines can technically run backwards, though there's very little (if any) practical applications for this, especially ...

Diesel engines have long been celebrated for their efficiency and durability. They're a mainstay for any enthusiast seeking a robust performance, powering everything from passenger vehicles to heavy ...

The 7.3 PowerStroke, 5.9 Cummins, and 6.6 Duramax, are all iconic diesel engines, but how do they compare? Here's a ...