Apart from the very curious, not many people ask why diesel engines, compared to gasoline, run higher compression ratios. The argument is reasonably straightforward and starts with fuel ...

Contemporary diesel engines are recognised for their impressive torque, durability, and fuel efficiency. However, with the increasing push for stricter emissions requirements, many diesel trucks and ...

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 ...

Want to know how healthy or unhealthy your engine really is? Get yourself a compression tester and find out. Despite how complex many modern vehicles are, you can do many common repair and maintenance ...

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries - Engine and Machinery has completed the factory acceptance test (FAT) of the world’s first H54DF HiMSEN engine at HD Hyundai Engine in South Korea. The 6-cylinder H54DF ...

Detroit Diesel Corp., a diesel engine manufacturer, plans to invest $285 million expanding its facility to produce parts for zero-emission vehicles. The investment is expected to create 436 jobs at ...

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