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 ...

Diesel engines lack the spark of gas engines, both literally and figuratively. They don't need a spark plug since they ignite the fuel using only compression, but also lack the 'je ne sais quoi' that ...

If you live in the United States and own an internal-combustion vehicle, you almost certainly use gasoline rather than diesel fuel. But that doesn't mean diesel isn't widely used. On the contrary, the ...

You own a diesel-powered vehicle and are thinking of giving it a tuneup. But does your diesel even have spark plugs to change? The short answer is no, diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Instead, ...

When choosing between diesel or gasoline-powered trucks, many prefer the former due to its superior towing power, higher torque, longer-lasting engine, and greater fuel efficiency than gasoline-fueled ...

When it comes to light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicle engines, Cummins diesel engines are among the most reliable options available. Although Cummins was founded in 1919 and produced several truly ...

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While diesel-powered passenger cars were quite successful in Europe and other parts of the world, they didn't quite catch on in the US. For decades, diesel engines were predominantly present in trucks ...

The Mahindra Scorpio N Z2 Diesel, priced at Rs 13.67 lakh, offers the core Scorpio experience with a strong 2.2-litre diesel ...