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Diesel vs gas engines: what's the difference?

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They burn different types of fuel, but that's just the beginning. Here's what you need to know when comparing diesel... This is the story of diesel versus gas engines : diesel engines burn diesel, petrol engines burn petrol. Different ways of igniting fuel: Apart from the fuel differences, the most significant difference between diesel and gas engines is the way in which each ignites the fuel. A diesel engine compresses the air in the combustion chamber until it is hot enough to ignite the fuel, which is injected into the chamber through an injector. A petrol engine, on the other hand, uses spark plugs to ignite the mixture of fuel and air at the correct time. In engineering circles we describe the ignition methods as compression ignition and spark ignition. Diesel = more durable construction Diesel engines are low revving, high torque engines that typically last longer than petrol engines. Engineers often use larger, heavier and more robust components because diesels are prima...

Why buy diesel crate engines?

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Not all engines are equally boxed. When key components such as fuel pumps, filters, accessories, starters, and flywheels are not included in the engine kit, you have to piece together these components from different manufacturers to get the best results. When it comes time to replace a tired or faulty engine in a diesel truck , there are many options. Rising costs over the years have prevented many potential consumers from buying a brand new truck. Save money with diesel crate engines instead of replacing your vehicle. FAWDE has a wide range of diesel crate engines to suit all your needs. Whether you use your truck for towing/hauling, competitive motorsport or simply as a daily driver, FAWDE has the right engine for your needs. Diesel crate engines The term Diesel crate engines originally referred to a fully assembled engine transported in a crate. This complete engine was ready to be removed from the crate and installed directly into the vehicle. Over the years the term diesel cra...