Scharfsinn/shutterstock.com If you’re having problems shifting gears on your automatic diesel engine, there could be a problem with either the torque converter or transmission, but many drivers don’t know how to differentiate between the two. These issues can lead to similar symptoms …

shutterstock.com / Me dia Oil is essential for the maintenance of any diesel engine, and that goes for the Ford Powerstroke 6.7 as well. This engine is found on Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 models. The oil is responsible for lubricating the parts and components that send air an …

shutterstock.com / Maksim Vivtsaruk Diesel engines use highly sophisticated fuel injectors that must inject the pressurized fuel directly into the combustion chamber as a fine mist. The injectors must fire once per rotation and typically repeat the process thousands of times in the s …

shutterstock.com / Gabriel.F The hashtag #vanlife has taken social media by storm in recent months as more people choose to pursue a life on the road. The lifestyle comes with the freedom to pick up and go where you please. You can see more of this fantastic country we call home, get …

If you try to start up your diesel truck in the dead of winter, you might notice that it takes the engine a little longer to warm up than usual. This is what’s known as a cold start, but all those frigid wake-up calls to the engine can damage it over time. The fluids in the engine won’t re …

Diesel engines use after-treatment emissions reduction systems to reduce their impact on the environment. Without these safeguards, the burning of diesel fuel would release toxic pollutants into the atmosphere, reducing air quality. The Ford Powerstroke engines use what’s known as an exhau …