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Knowing what company manufactures specific parts of your car can be tough, especially if you don't have easy access to the information. When it comes to semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles, ...

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Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

In today's world of automobiles, internal combustion engines are available in a wide array of induction systems. We have diesel engines, gasoline engines, turbocharged engines, and more. One condition ...

While diesel-powered passenger cars were quite successful in Europe and other parts of the world, they didn't quite catch on in the US. For decades, diesel engines were predominantly present in trucks ...

Many gas stations host diesel pumps that can be easily confused with gas pumps. Pumping diesel into your gas car can wreak havoc on its systems, forcing you to call a tow truck and mechanic.