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The How Stuff Works article on gasoline engines is one of the most popular articles in HSW. It explains the basic principles behind internal combustion, discusses the 4-stroke cycle that car engines use and talks about all of the subsystems that help your car's engine to do its job. One of the most common questions asked and one of the most frequent suggestions made in the suggestion box is, "What is the difference between a gasoline and a diesel engine?" If you've ever wondered about that, please start by reading the page on car engines to understand the basic idea behind internal combustion and then read on to unlock the secrets of the diesel!

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Introduction to How Diesel Engines Work You are here

The Diesel Cycle

Diesel Fuel

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