What makes a diesel engine different to a regular gas engine, and is one better than the other?

Every car engine has quite a few details, ranging from cylinder count to compression ratios. How does changing the ...

The polarizing 6.0 Liter Power Stroke was supposed to rise to the top of the segment, instead it's many problems caused its fall from grace.

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

Most people pump diesel without thinking about what's in the nozzle, but the stuff has a long journey before it hits your fuel tank. Diesel doesn't magically come out from underground — it's ...

Detroit Diesel last month rolled out its sixth-generation engine platform—updated DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines that will meet ...

Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel. During combustion, the water rapidly vaporizes, triggering micro-explosions ...

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, ...

CON/AGG, John Deere Power Systems debuted the latest additions to its Next Generation Engine (NGE) range, where they formed the cornerstone of a versatile lineup designed to meet the industry’s ...