Diesel Engines in Alpharetta

Diesel Engines in Alpharetta

| By: Christian Brothers Automotive
Diesel engines are largely familiar as the power behind monstrous trucks and farming equipment. They are also used in many European vehicles, such as Mercedes and Audis. But why was the diesel engine invented and what separates it from its gasoline counterpart? Rudolf Diesel explored the topic of combustible engines after he researched the inefficiencies of gasoline engines. When gasoline engines were first invented in the 1800s, only about ten percent of the fuel used actually moved the vehicle. The rest went to waste. Diesel wanted to make a better engine.

The Mechanics Behind Diesel Engines

Diesel and gasoline engines aren't too different. At their simplest, both are combustible engines. In all combustible engines, energy leads to pistons moving back and forth. The moving pistons causes the crankshaft to turn. The wheels of the car begin to move.

Small combustions power both diesel and gasoline engines. There is a difference, however, in how those explosions occur. Gasoline engines mix fuel with air that is then compressed by pistons and ignited by sparks. Diesel engines compress the air first and then inject the fuel. Because air becomes hotter when it is compressed, the process of compression creates the spark.

Diesel Engines Today

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

Alpharetta Christian Brothers

If you own a diesel engine in the Alpharetta area, take it into Christian Brothers for tune-ups, repairs, and maintenance. We have extensive experience with diesel engines.

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