Spark Plugs Vs. Glow Plugs: What're The Differences & How Do They Work?

Spark plugs help you start gasoline engines and glow plugs do the same in diesel engines. But how do they go about providing ...
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Yes, Diesel Engines Can Run Backwards – Here's What Can Happen If They Do

A diesel engine is simultaneously incredibly simple and incredibly violent, using compression as a means of ignition. This is because of the properties of diesel fuel: Namely, diesel is less volatile ...
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7.3 PowerStroke Vs. 5.9 Cummins Vs. 6.6 Duramax: How Do The Diesel Engines Compare?

When it comes to heavy-duty diesels, enthusiasts and truck owners inevitably circle back to the best American diesel engines: Ford's 7.3L PowerStroke, Dodge's 5.9L Cummins, and GM's 6.6L Duramax. If ...
Jalopnik

Modern Diesel Engines Still Outsell Gas In Heavy-Duty Trucks: Here's Why

Diesel-powered trucks date back to 1923 when one of Karl Benz' early companies — Benz & Cie — installed a four-cylinder, 45-horsepower unit in a 5K3 truck chassis. It proved to be a winning ...
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How Much Blow-By Is Too Much On A Diesel Engine?

In today's world of automobiles, internal combustion engines are available in a wide array of induction systems. We have diesel engines, gasoline engines, turbocharged engines, and more. One condition ...