A fundamental difference between gasoline and diesel engines is that a gasoline engine uses spark ignition while a diesel engine uses compression ignition. Before we delve deeper, let's understand how ...

A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

Learn how to use dielectric grease on spark plug boots to prevent voltage leaks and corrosion. Follow our guide to protect ...

Back in the days of carburetors and cigarette lighters being common in dashboards, a Gen-II Hemi didn't need a lot of spark plugs to prove a point. Eight cylinders, eight spark plugs — simple, loud, ...

The most serious damage from misfuelling occurs after turning on the ignition, the RAC has previously explained.