We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.When thinking about diesel engines, it's easy to associate them with heavy-duty applications. Diesel engines are more durable than gasoline ...

Dimpled pistons might sound strange, but some say they could be the future for diesel power. We've looked at the arguments ...

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

Because diesel vehicles do not use spark plugs, they must rely on higher compression ratios to ignite the diesel fuel without ...

Ram's biggest off-roader now has the grunt to compete with rivals from Ford and GM, and it only had to get rid of its winch.

BMW's quad-turbo diesel engine was complicated to maintain, and rising production costs led to it being phased out by around ...

The BMW 335d is the torque-loaded diesel sleeper sedan blending surprising speed, premium comfort, and hybrid-beating fuel ...

You may have noticed that diesel drivers tend to idle their engines after driving, typically when finishing a journey, instead of switching off the engine immediately. This action may seem lazy or ...

Military vehicles such as Humvees are often seen wading through water without much trouble, which gives diesel engines a reputation for being nearly indestructible. While they are tough and generally ...

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, ...

To torture a well worn Mark Twain reference, if Australia’s 2025 new vehicle sales numbers are anything to go by, reports of the diesel engine’s death are greatly exaggerated.

This heavy-duty pickup can go the distance thanks to the tried-and-true engineering of the legendary Cummins Turbo Diesel.