The L5P and LBZ are considered two of General Motors' best Duramax diesel engines, but each comes with its own strengths and ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Diesel engines, like all internal combustion engine types, require a mixture of fuel and air to flow through the intake system to operate.

It's been dubbed the "diesel dupe". In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found, external that many VW cars being sold in America had a "defeat device" - or software - in diesel ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

The JCB Hydromax was unveiled at the company's global headquarters on Tuesday evening JCB has announced an attempt to set a ...

JCB sets its sights on a new FIA record, this time with a hydrogen speed demon.

Inside a diesel engine's cylinder, compressed air raises the temperature to ignite injected fuel, and the resulting force drives pistons to power the vehicle's main gears. Chief to this combustion ...

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, ...

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 ...