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How to convert your petrol and diesel vehicle to run on gas
Vehicle owners are increasingly converting their petrol and diesel cars to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG). The reason is simple: lower fuel costs, longer engine ...

Diesel was mistakenly distributed instead of regular unleaded at many Colorado gas pumps
The Division of Oil and Public Safety started receiving complaints Thursday after diesel was loaded from a Sinclair terminal in Henderson ...

Several Denver-area gas stations pumped contaminated fuel this week
State officials believe the contaminated fuel originated from the HF Sinclair terminal in Henderson, and was then sent out to “numerous” gas stations.

Why diesel engines need higher compression than gas engines
Diesel engines do their hardest work in the toughest jobs, from highway semis to construction equipment, and the reason they can survive that punishment starts with how fiercely they squeeze the air ...

Holiday fuel relief brings diesel and gas prices down across the U.S. for fleets
National diesel falls 4 cents to $3.50, and gasoline drops 3 cents to $2.81, according to the latest EIA data.

Want To Get Better Fuel Economy From Your Diesel? Follow These Tips
How can you get better fuel economy from your diesel? Watch how you drive, keep up with maintenance, and don't skimp on the fuel and oil.

Why Diesel Fuel Is More Expensive Than Gas In The US But Not In Europe
In the U.S., Diesel has mostly been more expensive than gasoline for nearly twenty years. The price gap came about as new rules for cleaner diesel took effect in 2006, as refineries had to run extra ...

What happens when you put diesel in a gas car? How to fix this costly mistake
Many gas stations host diesel pumps that can be easily confused with gas pumps. Pumping diesel into your gas car can wreak havoc on its systems, forcing you to call a tow truck and mechanic.