engines — diesel
- Ford diesel engines provide certain advantages for some applications, including many truck applications. Diesel engines use no spark plugs, require a lower rpm range to produce peak power (especially torque) output and produce higher torque than horsepower for optimized towing performance. Additionally, diesel engines deliver more efficient fuel economy than gasoline engines and maximize fuel efficiency at idle, making them ideal for tasks requiring prolonged idle time. In a diesel engine:
- Diesel fuel is compressed until it reaches a temperature hot enough for combustion
- Glow plugs are used to preheat the air in the cylinders and to ensure easy starting on cold days
- Heavier-weight components are used in some areas to handle the higher compression ratio — generally more than twice that of gasoline engines.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Automotive
- Category: Automobile
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