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Which Vehicles Can Last the Longest? Hint: Most Are Toyotas

The Toyota Sequoia leads them all in an iseecars study, falling just short of 300,000 miles of use.

How Much Is That Car Alignment Going to Cost You?

Are you driving a vehicle with bad alignment? It is probably wearing out your tires or worse. Learn about car alignments and how much they cost.

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.<br>To determine which would be the most likely ne

The Ten Worst Ways To Tow A Car

Most Jalopnik readers possess a enough common sense to know how to tow a car, but just in case, they've identified ten ways you shouldn't try to transport your vehicle.

6 Awesome Trucking Accessories You Shouldn’t Go Without

The right trucking accessories can transform your pickup truck into an incredibly multi-purpose vehicle.

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

Are diesel engines the next big thing?

Diesel engines have long been popular in Europe, so why aren’t they popular in the U.S.?

Many US states are spending their VW settlement funds on more diesel engines

They're replacing old diesel equipment instead of upgrading to batteries.

Are Traditional Automakers Still Investing In Gas & Diesel Engines?

Are traditional automakers still investing in the internal combustion engine?

remove replace diesel engines with outboards?

Looking at houseboats with outboard motors, should I remove or replace the diesel engines with twin outboards. I'm glad I found this site, it was very

Is it time to give up on the diesel engine?

Once we were all encouraged to buy diesel-engined cars but now they are being ostracised because of health concerns. So should we desert diesel?

Can a Diesel Engine Run on Gasoline? Let's Find Out

6 Quick Tips for Starting a Cold Diesel Engine This Winter

These six tips will ensure that you have no trouble starting a cold diesel engine this winter.

Diesel engines: your questions answered

The government is clamping down on emissions regulation, so we've answered your most burning diesel-related questions

How To Start A Small Engine Repair Business

How to start a small engine repair business. Learn the basics of mechanics, create a business plan, buy equipment and market your service.

How Diesel Engine Remanufacturing and Renewable Biofuels Drive a Circular Economy

Through established remanufacturing and rebuilding practices, as well as the expanding use of renewable biodiesel fuels, diesel technology is well established in the circular economyWith a growing emphasis on protecting our climate and better managing our limited resources, it is more important than ever to design effective products and systems that reduce resource use, can be reused, and are recyclable. It’s the foundation of the circular economy, where product design is done with the e

What You Should Know To Keep Your DIesel Engine Functioning Properly

The technology used in diesel trucks and diesel engines has advanced quite a bit in recent years as diesel trucks have transitioned from ultra-low sulfur diesel to biodiesel. While changes such as DPF filters and common rail injection systems have helped improve the mpg in diesel trucks while cutting down on emissions, it’s still important ... Read moreWhat You Should Know To Keep Your DIesel Engine Functioning Properly

Honeywell Survey Shows Diesel Engine Growth Potential

Millennials Point To Fuel Economy Among Top Factors That Make A Car Fun To Drive

Lubrication Tactics to Extend Diesel Engine Life

Reliability-centered lubrication is an important maintenance strategy for extending engine life and optimizing lubricant use. To achieve these goals, you must follow the four “rights” of lub…