How do diesel engines work?
How do diesel engines work?
Diesel vehicles are similar to gasoline vehicles because they both use internal combustion engines. One difference is that diesel engines have a compression-ignited injection system rather than the spark-ignited system used by most gasoline vehicles. Are you considering a diesel-powered vehicle as your next daily driver? At Pfaff Mazda in London, we have options for you! The Mazda CX-5 Diesel is a great option for those looking for a premium quality vehicle that provides space, luxury, technology, and fuel efficiency! However, for those people that don’t exactly know how a diesel engine works, we encourage you to continue reading this blog!
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Diesel engines take a simple approach
A diesel engine takes a very simple and direct approach to internal combustion. Its design involves compressing the air as much as 2-1/2 times more than a gasoline engine. Compression causes heat. So when the fuel is delivered, through a high-pressure fuel injection system, to the compressed air, the heat, which can reach as high as 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit thanks to glow plugs, causes the fuel-air mixture to explode all by itself. A gasoline engine needs spark plugs to make that happen.
Diesel fuel makes a difference
Diesel fuel is different from gasoline. For one, it’s less refined, and second, it has a higher energy density than gasoline, meaning more energy per molecule. Combine that with the efficiency of the engine and you can see how a diesel fuel can get you farther down the road than gasoline.
The heat generated from diesel equals efficiency
Ever wonder why a diesel engine gets better fuel economy than a gasoline engine? All that compression and heat causes the fuel to burn more completely, meaning more energy is released from each drop. And, you’ve probably heard that you burn more gasoline idling, right? In a diesel engine, the less power you’re trying to generate, the less fuel it requires.
The Mazda CX-5 Diesel
The CX-5 is powerful, fuel efficient, and a pleasure to drive. Now, it’s also available with a diesel engine on the Signature model. The Skyactiv-D 2.2 L turbocharged diesel engine features a sequential dual turbocharger for a smooth and linear response from low to high engine speeds and greatly increased low, and high-end torque, while also meeting emissions regulations in North America. Providing you with a powerful, fuel-efficient, and responsible drive.
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If you are looking for information about how diesel engines work, then hopefully this brief crash course has been informative for you. At Pfaff Mazda in London, you can schedule a test drive in a Mazda CX-5 Diesel at your earliest convenience! Come see what this premium quality diesel powered SUV has to offer!
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