Diesel engines are different from gas engines in numerous ways, including their use of high compression ratios. Here's why that is and what it means.

Diesel and gasoline are the lifeblood of modern transportation, each playing a crucial role in powering our world. These fuels are derived from crude oil through fractional distillation, where they ...

You might already know that gasoline and diesel engines both operate using the same four-stroke cycle: intake, compression, power, and exhaust. However, a key difference between gas and diesel engines ...

Why Do Diesel Engines Make So Much Torque? If you compare gasoline and diesel models of the same vehicle, the diesel engine tends to have far more torque. Why is this? In this video we'll discuss the ...

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 ...

Ah, the old diesel vs. gas debate. Each type of engine has its fans and supporters, with arguments supporting both. And there are all kinds of things to consider when trying to choose between the two, ...