We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Over the last century or so, the auto industry has changed in a myriad of incredible ways. It's mind-boggling to think of just how far we've ...

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 ...

Diesel engines ignite the air/fuel mixture with heat generated by friction and compression, while gasoline engines use the heat caused by a spark from a spark plug. That's why diesel engines are ...

Diesel vehicles account for around one-in-three of all vehicles sold in the UK. Diesel engines are basically economical and reliable. The exception is when the engine glow plugs break down leaving ...