Understanding Internal Combustion Engine Basics
A full explanation of an internal combustion engine is more than can be covered here, but it’s not so complicated to understand the basics.
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A full explanation of an internal combustion engine is more than can be covered here, but it’s not so complicated to understand the basics.
Diesel is a petroleum-based fuel, derived from the same crude oil as gasoline. When distilled, the lighter fuel becomes gasoline and the heavier fuel is made into diesel. Because diesel is denser than gasoline, it provides more energy, or specifically better fuel economy, per gallon. But it does also have some drawbacks…
They both take fuel, create small explosions within the engine and make cars move. But, how is a diesel engine different from a gas one?