Diesel engines are different from gas engines in numerous ways, including their use of high compression ratios. Here's why ...

Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That’s why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...

A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

There is an article in a recent ‘Economist’ magazine on a new generation of diesel engines. These apparently achieve better fuel consumption by reducing the compression ratios, enabling lighter faster ...

Mazda is first with plans for a compression (diesel) engine that burns gas. The SkyActiv-X 2019 Mazda will get 20 to 30 percent better fuel economy than a gasoline ignition engine. Share on Facebook ...

Diesel aircraft engines promise lower fuel burn and cheaper operating costs at a time when every gallon and every kilogram ...

Diesel engines are so all-encompassing in agriculture, it’s hard to imagine life without them. Andy Collings looked back at the man who started it all – Rudolf Diesel While the development of the ...

You own a diesel-powered vehicle and are thinking of giving it a tuneup. But does your diesel even have spark plugs to change? The short answer is no, diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Instead, ...

The most serious damage from misfuelling occurs after turning on the ignition, the RAC has previously explained.

Heavy duty diesel engines are designed for long hours and extreme loads, but even the toughest systems fail without early ...