Heavy duty diesel engines are designed for long hours and extreme loads, but even the toughest systems fail without early ...

Crankshaft failure in diesel engines represents a critical challenge in modern engineering design and maintenance. The crankshaft, a primary rotating component, endures complex loading conditions ...

While diesel engines have their benefits — fuel economy, towing capacity, torque, and a reputation for ruggedness and longevity — they aren't without their faults. The worst diesel engines can be so ...

Debris in an engine’s lube oil system led to a diesel engine failure and an engine room fire aboard a passenger vessel docked in Portland, Maine, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has ...

Military vehicles such as Humvees are often seen wading through water without much trouble, which gives diesel engines a reputation for being nearly indestructible. While they are tough and generally ...