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 …

Source: Shutterstock.com / Velimir Zeland Oil is key to maintaining a healthy engine. It lubricates metal parts to prevent them from dying an early death. It also helps deliver fuel to the combustion chamber, which allows the engine to burn the fuel. But the oil needs to be pumped th …

Source: Shutterstock.com / A.Shvedov The Ford Powerstroke 6.0 is known as a durable, reliable diesel engine but the head studs on the cylinders can fail due to excess pressure. A blown gasket head will damage the cylinder and limit its ability to inject fuel into the combustion chamb …

Source: Shutterstock.com / OlegRi Ready to hit the road with your first diesel engine? Driving a diesel gives you the power to haul heavier loads at lower speeds than you would with a gas-powered vehicle. But all that power comes with extra responsibility. Diesel engines vary f …

Source: Shutterstock.com / Poungsaed-Studio All internal combustion engines need a precise combination of air and fuel to generate mechanical energy. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor controls the amount of air going into the diesel engine, so the injectors can deliver the right amount …