Internal combustion engines are incredibly complicated machines that many of us interact with on a daily basis, but don't completely understand. You get in your car, turn the key or push the start ...

Military vehicles such as Humvees are often seen wading through water without much trouble, which gives diesel engines a reputation for being nearly indestructible. While they are tough and generally ...

You may have noticed that diesel drivers tend to idle their engines after driving, typically when finishing a journey, instead of switching off the engine immediately. This action may seem lazy or ...