Diesel engines are torquey and efficient powerhouses capable of outlasting a comparable gas engine. But despite their robust build quality and beefier internals, there are things to avoid if you have ...

Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...

If you use diesel fuel in cold weather, it has a chance of turning into a gel-like substance. Gasoline doesn't have this ...

The best solution to cold weather diesel starting problems is to avoid them by being prepared for cold weather before it happens. Diesel engines are harder to start in cold weather because they depend ...

But none of that matters if the engine won't turn over. Winter can be an especially challenging time. When the temperature plummets, problems that were minor in the fall can snowball. "The best way to ...

A Reddit thread sparked discussion on whether driving a diesel engine uphill before it warms up causes damage. Experts and ...

Cold weather adversely affects diesel engines more than gas engines, but that’s only partly due to the engine itself. Diesel engines are inherently harder to crank over to start than gas engines, and ...

Volvo Trucks has introduced a new generation of its I-Roll technology. The upgrades adds new engine stop/start functionality. Volvo said the technology is a world first in the heavy-duty truck ...

With winter in full swing, fleet owners may be thinking about what they should do to care for their diesel engines. The question on the minds of many this time of year is, “Should I let my diesel ...

You don't often see the words "clean" and "diesel" put together like that, but get ready for some big changes to the diesel landscape. Starting in October 2006, gas stations and truck stops will sell ...