Among the many characteristics that differentiate diesel and gasoline engines, a diesel's lack of engine braking is probably the least pronounced-yet one of the most significant. While diesels are ...

In the past couple of years, governments around the world have gone to significant lengths to reduce tailpipe emissions. Lawmakers in the European Union plan to implement a ban on the sale of new ...

Since this Cummins doesn’t have a throttle valve on the intake (like most gasoline engines), there is little engine braking or negative torque created by the crankshaft. This is because the ...

Towing is a big reason contractors and construction companies turn to Ford Super Duties powered by the 6.7L power stroke. Towing a heavy trailer also requires robust braking power, and several years ...

If you are tired of eating up front disc brakes and having to lay on the brake pedal longer than you’d like when your late-model GM HD pickup is towing a big gooseneck or heavy tow-behind trailer, we ...

It turns out that the stylish dual chrome outlets can do a lot more than just provide an eye-catching finish to a car's aggressive good looks. That's actually just the tip of the iceberg when it comes ...