A well-running and adequately maintained diesel engine should produce no visible smoke from the tailpipe. Modern diesel engines equipped with common-rail direct-injection technology have unlocked more ...

Diesel engines lack the spark of gas engines, both literally and figuratively. They don't need a spark plug since they ignite the fuel using only compression, but also lack the 'je ne sais quoi' that ...

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, ...

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Heavy duty diesel engines are designed for long hours and extreme loads, but even the toughest systems fail without early ...

When it comes to keeping a diesel engine running smoothly, few components are more critical than the fuel system. Often referred to as the engine’s “heart,” the fuel system is responsible for ...

Misfueling a gasoline car with diesel is one of those mistakes that goes from embarrassing to expensive in a matter of ...

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Diesel aircraft engines from Diamond and Piper offer 60% better range and Jet A compatibility. Explore retrofits from ...