Gasoline and diesel engines are very different. The former rely on spark ignition while the latter use compression ignition. Diesel engines typically run at much higher compression ratios than ...

Internal combustion engine blowby, whether gasoline or diesel, occurs when part of the compressed mixture of air and fuel leaks past the piston rings during the compression or power strokes of a ...

Opting for a Duramax diesel engine in a new GM SUV or truck is a great choice for those customers that want both torque and efficiency, and now, GM is detailing a few simple maintenance tips to keep ...

As indestructible as a well-built diesel engine might seem, these big monsters are really just big babies. You must treat them the same way you would treat any infant: with care, love, and attention.

Some engines seem to wear out far earlier than expected, while others continue running reliably for decades and hundreds of thousands of miles. Although luck and manufacturing quality play a role, ...

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