A Reddit thread sparked discussion on whether driving a diesel engine uphill before it warms up causes damage. Experts and enthusiasts weigh in on best practices for engine care and maintenance.

The best solution to cold weather diesel starting problems is to avoid them by being prepared for cold weather before it happens. Diesel engines are harder to start in cold weather because they depend ...

Thickened engine oil. Cold temperatures increase oil viscosity, making it thicker and slower. This forces the starter to work ...

Cold weather adversely affects diesel engines more than gas engines, but that’s only partly due to the engine itself. Diesel engines are inherently harder to crank over to start than gas engines, and ...

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All modern vehicles rely on a battery system to help get the wheels moving. For most cars with internal combustion engines, these devices are 12-volt batteries. The vehicle depends on the battery to ...

In general, diesel engines are extremely durable and can last for hundreds of thousands miles with the proper care. But over time, even the most well-looked-after diesels will start to lose power and ...