Duramax diesel engines have been featured in various vehicles, notably GM trucks, for decades. Why do some of these engines ...

Diesel engine pistons operate under extreme thermal loads that can compromise efficiency, durability and emissions performance. To manage these loads, modern designs incorporate internal cooling ...

As an engineering professor for more than 40 years, my father often told me that the only difference between a difficult problem and an easy one is knowing the correct answer. While that axiom can be ...

This Ferrari swap project examines coolant flow before the thermostat and the routing decisions involved in the cooling system. Careful planning can help maintain consistent circulation while ...

Internal combustion engines — including those that run on diesel fuel — rely on various systems, accessories, and electronics to keep the pistons moving and your wheels turning. Of those systems and ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...