The world runs on diesel. Diesel engines power all kinds of large industrial vehicles, including buses, ships, trains, and trucks. They are the preferred choice when it comes to towing, hauling, and lifting. But not all diesel truck engines are created equal. Some drivers and towers …

The acronym HEUI refers to the hydraulically activated, electronically controlled, unit injector (HEUI) fuel system found on the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke engines used in Ford diesel trucks. This system was created by Caterpillar and Navistar in 1993. It was known as the first fuel injecto …

Diesel fuel isn’t exactly clean. Diesel engines produce higher levels of particulates, microscopic bits of soot left over from the combustion process, than traditional gas-powered vehicles. These particulates harm human health and pollute the environment, but they can also damage your fuel …

If you’re going to drive a diesel truck, you’ll need to choose between a Duramax, Powerstroke, and a Cummins engine. Cummins engines are known for being the best at towing, but Duramax and Powerstroke offer their fair share of benefits as well. They are used in GMC and Forddiesel trucks, r …

If you’re going to drive a diesel engine, you’re going to need glow plugs. These simple, yet surprisingly smart, devices help your engine create the right circumstances for generating power. But many drives don’t have the faintest clue in terms of how they work or even how many glow plugs …

If you have a diesel engine, you’re about to reestablish your relationship with water. H2O dilutes diesel fuel and leads to oxidation. Exposure to air and other pollutants will corrupt your diesel fuel as well. Fuel is expensive and lots of companies and individuals keep extra fuel on hand …