The second car that I ever owned was a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6.6L Duramax diesel engine under the hood. It wasn't my first choice, but it was a hand-me-down from my father after my 1993 ...

Diesel engines have been around for more than half a century. Chances are that if you are around fleets or equipment, you have encountered a diesel engine. They have been described as the workhorses ...

It's easy for the uninitiated to think that oil is oil, no matter what type of engine it's going into. After all, it's only meant to lubricate the internal components of an engine. Well, all oils ...

Amsoil has a complete line of diesel engine synthetic oils. The line features the Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic in 5W-40, 5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40, and 0W-40 grades. The line also includes ...

An oil change is a great starter task for anyone learning about car maintenance, but picking the right oil for the engine to is just as important as technique, especially when faced with deciding ...

Diesel and gasoline engines might look alike under the hood, but they use oil in very different ways. Gas engines run cleaner, but diesels create much more soot, crank out higher compression forces, ...

Second to oil pressure, exhaust gas temperature (EGT) may be the most critical operating parameter on your diesel engine, because excessive EGT can bring a host of problems that fall under the ...

Modern engine oil does more than lubricate internal parts. It absorbs heat from the pistons and cylinder walls, working in conjunction with the cooling system to maintain the engine at the required ...

Some oil companies today blend and sell synthetic based engine oils that work in both light duty diesel engines and petrol engines. Not all diesel engine oils will work in petrol engines or vice versa ...

Many enthusiasts look to diesel motor oil as a high-zinc alternative, but is it the best choice? A certified lubrication expert explains the difference. It is widely known that diesel engine oils ...