With the right tools and expertise, home mechanics can repair and maintain both gas and diesel engines themselves -- but one can be more difficult to do so.

As a diesel owner, I know the hectic heartbreak of trying to keep such an unpopular drivetrain up and running in the U.S. Most people think of big semi trucks when they think of diesel, or they think ...

The article outlines key service steps to support diesel engine reliability in Maryland's changing climate. ELKTON, Md., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What maintenance does a diesel engine need to stay ...

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 ...

Cold weather can expose battery, fuel, coolant, starting and aftertreatment problems in diesel trucks. Learn what Nashville ...

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released a new report examining how truck maintenance is evolving during what it calls the “Messy Middle” — the period of transition in which ...