We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The glow plugs in a diesel are like the spark plugs in a gasoline engine, but they function differently. The only similarities between glow ...

We’ve had a ’95 Dodge Ram 2500 in the family since it was new. It is used mostly to tow our travel trailer and toy hauler. Last fall, my dad gave me the keys. I’m 17 years old, and it’s my first ...

You own a diesel-powered vehicle and are thinking of giving it a tuneup. But does your diesel even have spark plugs to change? The short answer is no, diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Instead, ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

At the start of 2025, Cummins unveiled its updated lineup of heavy-duty (HD) trucks under the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 badges. Like the smaller Ram 1500, the larger HD models received a comprehensive ...

Owning a diesel car in America is definitely an unusual experience. Besides panicked gas station attendants running towards me yelling "No, miss! That pump is diesel!" and me saying "No shit, idiot," ...

When will diesel cars be banned in Australia? What's the difference between diesel and premium diesel fuel? What's the difference between diesel and petrol cars? Spark plugs are located at the top of ...

Diesel cars make up roughly a quarter of the vehicles on Australia's roads, but while we refuel them in much the same way as a petrol car, less is known about exactly how diesel engines work – and ...