Diesel enthusiasts’ interest in engine swaps is at an all-time high, spurred on by owners’ love of their aging vehicles and disenchantment with the performance of their factory-installed powerplants ...

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 ...

There's a term that gets thrown around fairly frequently not just from diesel engine builders, but by automotive enthusiasts from all walks of life: "bulletproof." Simply put, "bulletproof" implies ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

The inline-6 engine layout has its fans in the gas world, but it's the de facto standard design among diesel aficionados. Hardly surprising, as these engines are less complex than any V layout and ...

Diesel cars make up roughly a quarter of the vehicles on Australia's roads, but while we refuel them in much the same way as a petrol car, less is known about exactly how diesel engines work – and ...