Can Jet Fuel Be Put Into A Diesel Engine? (And What Happens If It Is?)
What happens if you put jet fuel in a diesel engine? It might run, but the results aren’t as good as you’d hope, and the risks are serious.
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What happens if you put jet fuel in a diesel engine? It might run, but the results aren’t as good as you’d hope, and the risks are serious.
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Read MoreChevrolet's venerable 350 cubic inch small-block V8 has been supplanted by the LS family of engines, but there are plenty of vendors that sell it in crate form.
Read MoreHarley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles are recognized as some of the most iconic bikes on the market. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two brands.
Read MoreOne Dodge truck quietly and admirably served as a hero, taking on the roles that other vehicles couldn't. Here's how it helped the allies through World War II.
Read MoreThough the EcoBoost and Coyote are notable engines in Ford's history, the GAA V8 is another fascinating one. What made it so iconic for its time?
Read MoreLike other manufacturers, Suzuki didn't originally start out making motorcycles, until the Motor Free in 1952. Who owns Suzuki today? Where are the bikes made?
Read MoreDiscover the company behind Yamaha motorcycles, as well as where the various manufacturing plants that make them are located across the world.
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Read MoreThe F-22 Raptor is one of the most recognized fighter jets in the world. It's known for its low observability and maneuverability, but its speed also shines.
Read MoreChevy small-block V8s are regarded for their power, reliability, and plentiful upgrade options, but the 305 cubic inch version sometimes flies under the radar.
Read MoreThe Chinese military has a small navy in the Taklamakan Desert north of Tibet, and the reason it does this is not as far fetched as you may think.
Read MoreWith two oceans bordering the U.S., it would seem there wouldn't be a need to place aircraft carriers in the Great Lakes. The Navy had a good reason, though.
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Read MoreYou're probably aware that Kawasaki is a Japanese company, but are you aware of its ownership and where it builds its famous products? Here's the lowdown.
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Read MoreHarley-Davidson uses a series of alphanumeric codes to identify its catalog of motorcycles, such as FLSTC, which help buyers understand what they're buying.
Read MoreThere are plenty of high-powered, performance-oriented LS engines out there. But what about the LS4? How powerful is that particular iteration?
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