Since launching in 1992 as a replacement for the 6.2 diesel V8, the 6.5-liter GM Detroit diesel engine has had good years and bad years, and opinions on its merits have been just as mixed. Some view ...

While diesel engines have their benefits — fuel economy, towing capacity, torque, and a reputation for ruggedness and longevity — they aren't without their faults. The worst diesel engines can be so ...

When General Motors decided to make a diesel engine a permanent part of its light-duty truck lineup in 1982, it partnered with Detroit Diesel for a 6.2-liter V8 rated at 130 horsepower and roughly 240 ...

The new Detroit Diesel DD16 engine — the latest in Detroit Diesel’s series of all-new heavy-duty engines — will be in production for the Western Star 4900 series in March 2010 and the Western Star ...