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29th September 2009
If you own a diesel powered vehicle, you probably appreciate the inherent qualities of this type of engine. More torque, better fuel economy, easier maintenance are some of the attributes of owning a diesel powered vehicle. Still, some motorists complain ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd August 2009
Although the first truck ever made is credited to England in 1885, Ford Motor Company is best known for taking the truck to the next level of mass production in the early 1900's. Fords third vehicle produced in 1900 was a pickup type truck and in 1917 For... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th July 2009
The right van for the right job - a look at a quartet of workhorses to tackle any task. It wasn't so long ago that vans were the true workhorses of the road. Abused, ignored, barely maintained and pounded for mile after mile, they gave everything until th... Read >
Author: MarkeD24th July 2009
Check out the powerhouse SUV with Common Rail Diesel Engine - Mahindra Scorpio Mahindra Scorpio, the SUV model from the leaders in Utility Vehicles in India Mahindra & Mahindra, features the 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder mHAWK diesel engine. It is this mHAW... Read >
Author: maximumtorque17th July 2009
Our family has two diesel trucks now and when the fuel disaster hit, we were very empathetic with other diesel owners that did not find out what we discovered almost two years ago. You see, we power our diesels with an alternative fuel that combines used ... Read >
Author: Oldboss08th July 2009
The cost of fuel has to be a big part of any consideration you give to buying a new car. It was only a year ago that fuel cost as much as $4 a gallon in some areas. The economic meltdown brought the cost down, but it is rising again as things slowly impro... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson01st July 2009
The Vauxhall Astra is a spacious and practical small family car. The latest model, introduced in 2004, is the fifth Astra since the start of its production. It sports a larger interior than previous versions, with lots of kit providing an up market look ... Read >
Author: qautopr21st May 2009
There are three filters that you have to be constantly on top of when it comes to your car. They are the oil, fuel and air filters in no particular order. Fortunately, changing them out is not that difficult of a prospect, but there can be some issues tha... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson15th May 2009
The Diesel engine has come a long way in the last 30 or so years. Once diesel tuning was not even a factor, because the engine was considered only useful for agricultural or industrial low performance work.
Fast forward to the early part of the 21st ce... Read >
Author: annabarrington15th May 2009
The Diesel engine has come a long way in the last 30 or so years. Once diesel tuning was not even a factor, because the engine was considered only useful for agricultural or industrial low performance work.
Fast forward to the early part of the 21st ce... Read >
Author: annabarrington24th March 2009
How the jeans manufacturers can justify the prices they charge for jeans these days? Up to £ 300 for a pair of denim fashion is bloody outrageous!
The truth is that they do not have to justify, as there are many people willing to pay inflated prices.... Read >
Author: S. Hick17th March 2009
In another one of our articles we discussed some diesel performance items that can help you cross the threshold from diesel performance hobbyist to an extreme diesel performance connoisseur. Some of the items that we covered in the previous article inclu... Read >
Author: Britt Eastwood10th March 2009
The right van for the right job – a look at a quartet of workhorses to tackle any task
It wasn’t so long ago that vans were the true workhorses of the road. Abused, ignored, barely maintained and pounded for mile after mile, they gave everything un... Read >
Author: MarkeD18th February 2009
If you are laying up your motor-boat for a few months fuel contamination could be a real problem when starting up again.
Marine Red Diesel
Condensation in diesels tanks is the most common problem and it is recommended to avoid any space being taken up ... Read >
Author: Neil Dennis20th January 2009
Traditionally the diesel engine was both slow and noisy, suitable only for tractors, trucks and ships, but the trend in recent years has been for high performance diesels to take a large proportion of the car market away from the petrol engine car. Part o... Read >
Author: annabarrington08th January 2009
That's a good question I'm glad you asked.
Bio-fuels are actual fuels that forms well when biological matter decomposes.
Bio-fuel exist in gas, solid, and liquid, in all of the three states of matter, and they are mostly deprived from plants.
Okay ... Read >
Author: Richelle Whiting18th December 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Kimberlie Hutson
This article will give you a bit of background and general information about American RV's or motor homes, I will explain a bit of the basic terminology and highlight a few things that you will need to consider befor... Read >
Author: Kmberlie03rd December 2008
Worldwide, when it comes to portable power, portable diesel generators are more popular than gas powered ones. Why? Perhaps because unlike gas powered generators, portable diesel generators have no spark plugs, or carburetors to rebuild or service, and ... Read >
Author: 2Deano15th September 2008
You just bought your car and now you want to make it last as long and as effectively as possible. To do so, there are some things you can do to keep your car well maintained.
1. Watch Your Oil - For normal driving, many automakers recommend changing ... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman07th April 2008
The talk about finding new alternative energy sources for our cars is not new. In fact, scientists and car engineers had begun finding ways to either use energy sources, or to optimize existing engine solutions back in the 1970’s.
People saw that bi... Read >
Author: Dennis James22nd January 2008
A major centre for the research into bio-diesel has been set up in the former East Germany. Chief partners in the project are Shell and the local firm Choren. The centre has created over 150 jobs in an economically depressed region and VW and Daimler Chry... Read >
Author: mlauterwein14th January 2008
You may not have noticed but last year there was a change introduced in how much our vehicles cost in relation to Car Insurance premiums. More specifically, there was a change in how each vehicle is classed when taking out car insurance policies.
You ... Read >
Author: Andy Adams03rd October 2007
Clean diesel technology is a quantum leap for the auto industry. As global warming issues become hotter and hotter, clean fuel alternatives should be sustained. This is why Volkswagen AG is launching its Dieselution Tour which aims to educate American sho... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle13th September 2007
When choosing which type of engine you should choose for towing your touring caravan or trailer or when buying a motor home there are a number of factors that you need to take into account. Your choice of a vehicle will depend upon the use to which it is ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th July 2007
In July 17, new car and truck dealers from across the country discussed with Members of the House of Representatives their efforts to perform sound hike in the national Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard. Dealers were urging their Representa... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg24th July 2007
There are very few engine configurations that promise increased fuel economy and power. There are few engines that offer this in addition to reliability. Today, those across the ocean are enjoying the fruits of diesel technology revolution.
Diesels h... Read >
Author: OMAR01st July 2007
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service’s Fleet Manager John Millett said that more than 50 fire service staff has switched from being user-choosers to driving a range of Toyota Avensis diesel cars and the switching has been a smooth one.
Manufactured at... Read >
Author: Kaye Leery19th June 2007
Before the year ends, Mazda will expand its diesel offerings in Australia.
An example is the Mazda 3 diesel that will join the Mazda6 and is expected to arrive in September. It will be available in both sedan and hatchback form, the Mazda 3 will hav... Read >
Author: Kraig16th June 2007
The diesel aftermarket just keeps on evolving. Now you can add a chip to almost any diesel and I’m not talking about the pickup trucks. There are companies out there with diesel performance chips for big diesel pusher RV’s, Semi’s, and yes, even far... Read >
Author: Britt Eastwood21st May 2007
If you are a fully paid up member of the Big Boys Toys Club then you are going to love the BMW 335d.
It is one of the very few cars around on the road today that is able to reverse the widely accepted theory that diesels will never be a match for their... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan21st May 2007
The C-Class has been the best-selling model of Mercedes-Benz manufacturer of top of the line Mercedes C230 parts for the past 25 years. This is also the reason why when the coming of the fourth generation C-Class was announced, Mercedes had to take into... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas16th May 2007
Due to insatiable demands, oil prices in the global market are continuously rising. In effect, gasoline prices in the local or domestic market are also high. Despite this, a good thing arises. Because of new technology, diesels are now more acceptable ... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas10th May 2007
The Aero Turbine Muffler accomplishes four main things. It increases fuel economy, it increases horsepower and torque, it reduces exhaust gas temperatures, and it improves engine longevity. I will explain how it accomplishes all this through its design an... Read >
Author: Britt Eastwood09th May 2007
The increasing demand for green cars and the growing awareness for the continuous threat of global warming have encouraged dealerships around the country to join the green car bandwagon. And to attract customers these auto dealers are using green diesel... Read >
Author: benjamin06th March 2007
Thirteen years ago, when we owned a health food store, an old beat up VW Rabbit, parked in front of our store, and I noticed it had signs and writing on the windows. It said, “This vehicle runs on used vegetable oil”. The gentleman came into the stor... Read >
Author: Deb Wood05th March 2007
Skoda Auto will launch its new Fabia Hatchback at the Geneva Motors Show. The new Fabia will sport a larger passenger and luggage compartments. This five-door small-class vehicle is said to be more spacious than its predecessor. Its shape also reflects ... Read >
Author: benjamin17th February 2007
Buying a car is not as easy as listing down your specifications and having a car magically appear in front of you. Often times, you have to sacrifice some features in order to have other features. Remember, not everything can be found in one car. You have... Read >
Author: B.Janeway19th December 2006
If Darwin himself were alive today I dare say that he would be driving a diesel. No other engine out there has more perfectly illustrated his theories of evolution than the diesel. Now as true as it might be that diesels were once known for being the “... Read >
Author: Britt Eastwood16th December 2006
Audi, DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen announced at the Los Angeles Motor Show their intention to establish the BLUETEC brand name as the designation for particularly clean, highly fuel-efficient passenger cars and SUVs with diesel engines. In order to ma... Read >
Author: Jennifer Dylan06th December 2006
Biodiesel New Zealand products have actually been around in New Zealand for a lot longer than most people would think. Made from natural materials, most commonly soybeans, biodiesel provides an alternative to regular diesel fuels that is comparable in ter... Read >
Author: Zac04th December 2006
Gas prices continue to rise during the holiday shopping
season. The national average as of December 1st 2006 is
$2.27 regular, $2.28 diesel. With the popularity of Hybrid
cars and the approaching re-interest in Electric cars the
public is clearly ... Read >
Author: Charles Hamel09th November 2006
Diesel engines are the combined inventions of two specific inventors, Rudolph Diesel and Herbert Akroyd Stuart. The internal engine is strictly from Diesel and the injection system is derived from Stuart. Stuart is best known for his advances in solid inj... Read >
Author: John Stafford12th October 2006
Do Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS) Have A Practical Purpose On Diesels?
There are many people out there that will justify anything that they can so they can feel good about doing something, or having something in their possession. The question is, does ... Read >
Author: Britt Eastwood12th October 2006
There are so many products out there that seem to be just too good to
be true and there are too many people out there that are more than willing to
take advantage of another’s lack of knowledge. There are also sooo many out
there that are... Read >
Author: Britt Eastwood21st August 2006
Mumbai, India - July 25 Bharat Book Bureau has added "Global OEM forward model programmes, forecasts to 2016"(http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=18853) to its huge collection of business market research reports.
This new report "Global OEM forwa... Read >
Author: Nitesh Pednekar30th April 2006
Thor Industries Head managing officer Wade Thompson, whose corporate organization is the global market place's most tumid manufacturing organization of diesel recreational vehicles and travel trailers, calls for the motorhome industry's overall production... Read >
Author: David Skul13th April 2006
Not Your Daddy's Diesel: Your Grandpa's Biodiesel
Tired of high gas prices? Want to save the earth? Want to support local economies and clean the air while getting high performance out of your vehicle? Try Biodiesel. It's clean, sustainable, domestic,... Read >
Author: Katrina Hugenot31st March 2006
The Neon is gone and the Caliber has arrived. Read on to find out just how the Caliber stacks up.
The auto world is abuzz over a new car just recently released. The Dodge Caliber, a five door hatchback replacement for the popular Neon, has finally hit ... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan08th February 2006
If you own a diesel powered vehicle, you probably appreciate the inherent qualities of this type of engine. More torque, better fuel economy, easier maintenance are some of the attributes of owning a diesel powered vehicle. Still, some motorists complain ... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan08th February 2006
The number of diesel powered cars on North American highways has been dropping steadily ever since their peak in the mid 1980s. For many motorists, diesel engines conjure up images of pollution, poor power, and unreliability. However, one generation later... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan24th December 2005
The word "Diesel" should no longer make you picture semi-trucks, or loud, clunky broken down cars. Diesel over the past twenty years has changed by leaps and bounds and has become more popular now than ever.
If you rode around in a diesel vehicle in ... Read >
Author: Tim Moore06th November 2005
Diesel tuning is more important than we think. Lets get down to the basics.
Diesel is distilled crude oil (Distillate). Unlike what most 'Hollywood' movies promote of a diesel truck hitting a wall and exploding like a small nuclear bomb, oil does not r... Read >
Author: Byron Moore
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