Among the many characteristics that differentiate diesel and gasoline engines, a diesel's lack of engine braking is probably the least pronounced-yet one of the most significant. While diesels are ...

Adam Metters spends the majority of his workweek sitting behind the wheel of his ’99 Dodge Ram 3500 dualie, towing heavy trailers over long distances in the Pacific Northwest. A lot of the driving ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

If you are tired of eating up front disc brakes and having to lay on the brake pedal longer than you’d like when your late-model GM HD pickup is towing a big gooseneck or heavy tow-behind trailer, we ...

The refreshed 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gobbled up the lion’s share of the headlines this week. Though not a whole lot was revealed other than minor sheetmetal changes, we ...

Modern technology has benefited the automobile in more ways than you could count on an Excel spreadsheet. Specifically, heavy duty vehicles have benefited greatly in terms of fuel economy and overall ...

In the past couple of years, governments around the world have gone to significant lengths to reduce tailpipe emissions. Lawmakers in the European Union plan to implement a ban on the sale of new ...

Being knowledgeable and aware of the inner workings of your vehicle can be pretty helpful at times: for instance, if your vehicle brakes start squeaking or your engine will overheat too often. Doing ...

This article will examine the various types and features of brakes used in emergency and personal vehicles. This column is a component of VFIS' "Operation Safe Arrival" initiative, aimed at ...