When winter temperatures plunge, many diesel truck owners make starting their vehicles easier with a block heater. But when, exactly, should you use it?

Back in the classic musclecar era when there was no replacement for raw displacement, octane was high, and fuel was cheap, Buick, Chevy, Mopar, Ford, Olds, and Pontiac each produced large-displacement ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Diesel engines, known for their great fuel efficiency, are sensitive to cold temperatures. Instead of using spark plugs, as gasoline-powered ...

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A flexible hybrid machining system from Heller Machine Tools works on a diesel engine block at Detroit Diesel. Walk the floor of any automotive manufacturing facility and see several types of ...