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A red 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Premier with the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel

The Smooth-Riding 2021 Chevy Suburban Diesel Impressed Popular Mechanics

Chevrolet makes many great SUVs, but the Suburban is one of its most popular. And thanks to its redesign, the 2021 Chevy Suburban is earning even more positive attention. The full-size SUV sees several welcome changes, including more cargo space, a new rear suspension, and more standard technology. However, Popular Mechanics says the best addition …
International S2200 with Cummins Diesel

This Cummins Diesel Sucked Up 10 lbs of literal Dirt Before Blowing Up

People like to destroy stuff. Something within our animal side likes to see things dismantled and ultimately destroyed. It is our evolved minds that keep these impulses rightly in check. Sometimes folks bypass our advanced minds with the simple phrase, “what if..” In this case, some good ol’ boys decided to see how much dirt …
RV camper drives on road with winter landscape

How to Winterize Your Diesel Engine

Winter is upon us. Depending on where you live and what you drive, you may have varying levels of experience with “winterizing” your home, RV, Motorcycle, or even car. Winterizing, for those who may not know, is the process of preparing your gear for sustained low temperatures. Diesel-powered vehicles are particularly vulnerable to low temperatures. …
A black 2021 Cadillac Escalade is parked outside a modern home

Is the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel Worth Buying Over the V8?

Throughout its various generations, the Cadillac Escalade has often shared many of its main components with the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon. However, for the 2021 model, the Escalade seems to break away, offering more luxurious features than ever before. Despite this, the newest generation introduces a powertrain we’d normally see in a pickup truck. …
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe driving down the road

Which New 2021 Jeep Wrangler is Best?

There could be a 2021 Jeep Wrangler for everyone. There is electric power, new V8 power, and more. The most notable new models include the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, but which one is better?  What’s new for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?  You can be green with the new 2021 Jeep …
A silver 2020 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup truck parked on display

Does the Toyota Tacoma or Tundra Come With a Diesel Engine?

Toyota has an incredible reputation for making sturdy and reliable vehicles. Most of the world is no stranger to relying on the Toyota Hilux, but it took Top Gear trying to kill the OG Toyota pickup on the TV for many Americans to understand what the Japanese trucks were all about. Because Toyota makes such …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel

Modified Trucks Cause a Truly Shocking Amount of Pollution

It’s not terribly hard to understand why trucks have traditionally gotten terrible gas mileage. They’re big, heavy, and use big engines to make the kind of power needed for towing. Compared to a more aerodynamic sedan with a smaller engine, the typical truck is at a huge disadvantage for fuel economy. Then again, most people …
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 driving down dirty road

Is the 2021 Chevy Tahoe Diesel Worth Buying?

It can sound like diesel engines are a dying breed as stricter mandates are put into place. However, the 2021 Chevy Tahoe still has a turbo diesel engine available. But does the diesel Chevrolet Tahoe actually have any advantages?  Is the 2021 Chevy Tahoe Diesel a good SUV?  The Chevrolet turbo diesel engine is available …
2019 Ram 3500HD

Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Standoff: Ram vs. Ford

Trucks are an incredibly popular choice for U.S. buyers. Not everyone needs a heavy duty truck with a big diesel engine. But for those who do, there are a few options out there. Two of the primary choices for people that want a big ol’ heavy hauler are the Ram 2500 or 3500 and the …
dark exhaust billowing out of a diesel pickup truck

Gasoline Versus Diesel: What’s the Big Difference?

If you are a regular gas-user and have been most of your life, you probably just recognize diesel as that last gas pump you never use. In fact, most drivers never own a diesel car, even though you can buy everything from a truck to a BMW sedan that requires diesel fuel rather than standard …
YAMAHA Outboard motor lineup on display during the Miami International Boat Show 2019

There Is Such Thing as a Diesel Outboard Motor

Many first-time boat owners don’t consider what kind of motor they need for their watercraft. Depending on what kind of boat you have, you might need something with a little extra power. Enter the Oxe Diesel 150 outboard motor, one of the few readily available diesel motors for boats, according to Boating Magazine. Much like …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 with trailer

The 2020 Chevy Silverado Offers Diesel Engine Savings

Yee-haw, it’s an excellent time to save on the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC sierra 1500 if you want a light-duty pickup truck that runs on diesel. General Motors is reducing the price of its diesel-burning trucks.  Save on the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Turbo Diesel  GM is providing a nation-wide $1,500 price cut …