Diesel engines lack the spark of gas engines, both literally and figuratively. They don't need a spark plug since they ignite the fuel using only compression, but also lack the 'je ne sais quoi' that ...

The V8 diesel engine didn't have its greatest introduction, at least in the passenger car world. Developed for buyers seeking higher efficiency, Oldsmobile's V8 diesel-powered Cutlass proved to be a ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

The paper, Injection rate of cylinder lubrication oil in large two-stroke marine diesel engines using a common rail lubrication system, was published in the International Journal of Engine Research by ...

Diesel engines never gained the same widespread acceptance in American passenger cars as they did in Europe, primarily due to stringent emissions standards and consumer preference for gasoline. Their ...

Diesel engines have earned their reputation as the workhorses of the industrial and transportation worlds through unmatched durability and reliability. These powerplants are engineered to withstand ...

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Passenger cars with diesel engines never really took off in North America. Low gas prices certainly played a big role in that reality, but VW's infamous dieselgate scandal was the final nail in 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, ...

There is a lot of talk about battery electric vehicles, zero-emission vehicle mandates, and Greenhouse Gas Emission standards. At the same time, we should not overlook the fact that the internal ...