Dacula Diesel Engines

Throughout the United States, diesel engines conjure up images of huge trucks and tractors. They are more common in Europe, where they are commonly seen in cars. But why was the diesel engine invented and what separates it from gasoline engines? Rudolf Diesel explored the topic of combustible engines after he researched the problems with gasoline engines. Gasoline engines, as initially conceived, were horribly inefficient. They only used 10 percent of available heat. The rest was wasted. Rudolf Diesel saw an opportunity to make a better, more efficient engine.

The Mechanics Behind Diesel Engines

There isn't much of a difference between gasoline and diesel engines. At their simplest, both are combustible engines. This energy moves pistons contained in cylinders. This motion moves the crankshaft which creates the rotary motion needed to put the car in motion.

Small combustions power both diesel and gasoline engines. Between gasoline and diesel engines, there is a difference in how those explosions happen. Diesel engines switch up the order of events. In a diesel engine, air is compressed first and then the fuel is injected. Diesel engines don't have spark plugs because air heats up when it's compressed.

Diesels in the World

Diesels in cars, as mentioned above, aren't common in the United States. Europe boasts many models of cars that are powered by diesel. As diesel improves, it's becoming more and more popular in the United States.

Christian Brothers of Dacula

If you own a diesel engine in Dacula, take it into Christian Brothers for maintenance, repairs, and tune-ups. Our auto repair specialists have been thoroughly trained to repair diesel engines.

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