Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...

Let's discuss something that is well known by diesel mechanics and hard-core enthusiasts but may not be fully understood by new diesel owners or people who may have heard the term "compression ...

The purpose of your engine is to compress fuel and air and then ignite it, creating heat energy that then makes mechanical motion. If your engine can't compress the air and fuel properly, the engine ...

The right diesel performance parts integrate like a well-coached team, handling heat, pressure, and volume without flinching.

Diesel engines run hot under load, but extreme heat means trouble. Here are the hidden causes of rising exhaust temps and how ...

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 ...

SAE Transactions, Vol. 105, Section 3: JOURNAL OF ENGINES (1996), pp. 1022-1030 (9 pages) Burning natural gas in a direct injection diesel engine, requires a special arrangement to secure ignition. In ...

Airbus Helicopters successfully completed the first flight test of a high-compression diesel engine demonstrator in a H120 helicopter. The new engine technology promises up to 50% lower fuel ...