trendobjects / shutterstock Whether you’re visiting family for the holidays or hauling goods across the country, the days around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are the busiest travel periods of the year. Expect more traffic, weather delays, treacherous road conditions, and a …

Sue Thatcher / shutterstock The number of diesel cars on the road in the U.S. has increased 47.6 percent since 2010 as more manufacturers invest in passenger diesel vehicles to reduce fossil fuel emissions. You might associate the term “diesel” with heavy-duty trucks and industrial v …

Kletr / shutterstock Diesel engines perform essential functions throughout the economy. They’re capable of hauling hundreds of pounds all over the country, accelerating on cue even from rest. Each one is an impressive feat of engineering, but diesel has come under fire in recent year …

Lost_in_the_Midwest / shutterstock If you care about your diesel engine, you need to use diesel fuel additives to improve performance and efficiency. It’s also one of the most effective ways to prevent mechanical issues that lead to costly repairs. The fuel you put in the tank will s …

slaved / shutterstock Diesel engines may last up to a million miles or more, but they might need a complete rebuild to reach that milestone. It’s an involved process that requires expert knowledge and access to a wide range of replacement parts and tools, but the results are more tha …

Shutterstock.com / Bigc Studio The coolant in your diesel truck regulates the temperature by diverting heat from the engine and to the radiator, where it is released naturally into the air. But the coolant in your system needs to be replaced every two years or 30,000 miles. Why? …