Although diesel isn't a common fuel type in the United States these days, there are some who still buy diesel trucks because there are some advantages. For starters, new diesel trucks generally pull ...

The truck wars have long been battled on the front lines of engine output, towing capacity, payload limits, off-road prowess and tailgate innovations, among sundry other selling points. Even before ...

The 5.9-liter Cummins in older Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks can hit 500,000+ miles, but rust and interior wear are real concerns.

General Motors launched the first 6.6L Duramax V8, known among diesel engine enthusiasts as the LB7, in 2001 for its heavy-duty pickup trucks. The LB7 Duramax engine design resulted from a ...

The concept certainly applies to diesel truck engines. While "oil burners" (as the powerplants are endearingly called) have many benefits, there also are some negative aspects to diesel. *Fuel Economy ...