When Oldsmobile first released for the 1978 model year the 5.7 liter (350 cubicinch) V8 engine, it seemed to be the perfect solution to GM's dilemma of how to increase fuel efficiency in its fullsize and midsize cars rearwheel drive cars. What the 19781985 Oldsmobile 5.7 liter Diesel V8 became was one of GM's biggest nightmares. This video explains why.