However, fuel isn't the only major difference in the use of a diesel engine. In addition to the fuel you put in the tank, you also need to be mindful of the oil you use in the engine. It doesn't sound ...

Besides using different fuels, what separates diesel engines from conventional engines is the types of oil both require to function properly and prevent damage. Since diesel engines are larger on ...

It's easy for the uninitiated to think that oil is oil, no matter what type of engine it's going into. After all, it's only meant to lubricate the internal components of an engine. Well, all oils ...

The diesel engine oil available for your fleet is about to undergo a major change. Two new oil categories, CK-4 and FA-4, have been announced by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and will ...

That means these engines usually need lower-viscosity oil—oil that is “thinner” and flows more easily to form a cushion of ...

“We got rid of the sulfuric acid,” notes Granger. “The new engines run at very low soot levels.” The newest threat is now oil oxidation. “As the oil is exposed to higher ...