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Shutterstock.com / Stason4ik The oil filter is key to keeping your oil supply clean. But what about the oil filter housing? This small part keeps the oil filter mounted in place, but it isn’t foolproof. It can form a leak due to a blown gasket or crack due to excess fuel pressure. Yo …

Shutterstock.com / LeManna Diesel trucks are known for withstanding all kinds of wear and tear, but you might have trouble starting the engine for various reasons. Do diesel engines have spark plugs? While gasoline engines use spark plugs to trigger the combustion process, diesel eng …

Shutterstock.com / tomas devera photo If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck at the pump, you should be driving a diesel car instead of a traditional gas-powered vehicle. Diesel fuel is more efficient, so you can easily find a car that gets 50 miles or more per gallon. U.S. manu …

Shutterstock.com / Car Spotter Looking to get the most bang for your buck on the road? Then consider going with a diesel engine instead of one that runs on gas. Diesel trucks and fuel tend to get a bad rep with consumers who believe they are polluting the environment, but recent tech …

Shutterstock.com / Phanat There are two kinds of engines on the road: diesel and gas. All internal combustion vehicles use one or the other. But choosing between the two can have a big impact on how much you spend to get around. Both types of vehicles come with their pros and cons an …

Shutterstock.com / ThePowerPlant Diesel fuel can come in a range of different colors depending on how it’s being used. The color can also tell you about the condition of your engine. All diesel engines run on some type of diesel fuel, which is made using refined crude oil and biomass material …