Even if you don't plan on ever owning a car with a diesel engine, you may still want to know how they compare to gas engines in terms of costs and maintenance.
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Read MoreOver time, every EV's battery is going to degrade. One specific habit can cause that battery to degrade faster, but that doesn't mean you should stop doing it.
Read MoreIf diesel engines need air for combustion, then how can submarines use them? Here's what you need to know about the clever engineering behind diesel subs.
Read MoreIf you’re ever out at sea and come across a brightly colored plastic boat riddled with bullet holes, chances are it was used by the Navy for target practice.
Read MoreGeneral Motors used the TH350 and TH400 transmissions in the '60s. The numbers in their names aren't the only things different about them, though.
Read MoreDiesel engines rely on different types of fuel injection. Mechanical was used early on, but common rail became more popular for a few reasons.
Read MoreIn the times when emissions restrictions were unheard of and oil flowed like water, bigger really was better, and no one did big better than American V8s.
Read MoreIn the 1950s, a new kind of locomotive made even extreme hills easy for trains to climb. But this extra-powerful engine came with significant downsides.
Read MoreBMW received significant pushback after introducing the concept of subscription-based heated seats, but they haven't given up. Driver aids are next.
Read MoreThe Boss 429 and 429 Super Cobra Jet were both vastly underrated for horsepower. But that similarity masked huge differences between the two.
Read MoreLet's all just cross our fingers that no one's CEO is gullible enough to get tricked into spending company money on a bunch of Faraday Future robots.
Read MoreBuilding your own kit car can be a dream come true, but it can also be far more expensive than you realize. Here are some parts that might eat into your budget.
Read MoreChevrolet's Powerglide transmission hasn't been made in over half a century, but drag racers still love and use it. Here's why it's still around.
Read MoreBore and stroke are important measurements when it comes to calculating an engines displacement, and the kind of performance an engine offers.
Read MoreThe last new cars sold in the U.S. with CD players have been made, and there are a number of reasons why that feature is dead. They start with you.
Read MorePutting LS heads on a Ford 300 inline-6 requires some machining and lots of custom parts. Still some hardy souls have gone ahead and done it.
Read MoreThe McLaren F1 is widely considered one of the greatest sports cars ever made and a lot of its appeal is derived from the fantastic powerplant.
Read MoreAlthough Apple CarPlay is a fantastic feature for any iPhone owner, some automakers don't support it. Here are the brands that refuse to include the technology.
Read MoreMany electric vehicles have used retractable door handles, but they've fallen under scrutiny in recent years. Why have automakers stuck with them for so long?
Read MoreThe wraparound windshiels was a fad of the 1950s, affording a panoramic view for the driver. But it mostly disappeared soon afterward. Here's why.
Read MoreIf there are engines with two spark plugs in a cylinder, why not three? There are reasons it's rare, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been done.
Read MoreWhile 40-year-old engines might not be expected to be the most reliable today, a certain diesel engine has found itself with an incredible reputation.
Read MoreSome of the fastest cars in history could reach above 300 mph, but they couldn't have gone that fast without the specialized tech in the tires they drove on.
Read MoreAlthough they might share similar purposes, you can't swap or mix CVT fluid and Automatic Transmission Fluid due to their distinct ways of working.
Read MoreThe windows of your car get frosted because of trapped moisture. It's a fairly easy problem to fix, but most people go about defrosting their windows wrong.
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