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 -– ...

As fuel prices skyrocket, you may be considering switching from regular diesel to biodiesel. Before you do so, here are the ...

When choosing between diesel or gasoline-powered trucks, many prefer the former due to its superior towing power, higher torque, longer-lasting engine, and greater fuel efficiency than gasoline-fueled ...

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 ...

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 ...