Irene Miller / Shutterstock.com Around 76 percent of all commercial trucks in the U.S. are powered by diesel engines, which use compression-based ignition to turn diesel fuel into mechanical energy. But what is diesel fuel and how is it made? This type of fuel is designed to burn at …

Vitpho / Shutterstock.com Mother nature can have a serious effect on your diesel fuel. The physical properties of your diesel fuel will vary based on the temperature. Cold weather can cause the fuel to gel, which reduces viscosity and lubrication. This will make the vehicle harder to …

Billion Photos / Shutterstock.com The price of fuel varies based on supply and demand. But one thing remains constant: Diesel fuel is almost always more expensive than regular gas. In 2022, the price of diesel was around $1 more per gallon than its unleaded counterpart. So, how does …

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. …