Because of the type of fuel as well as the design of the engine itself, a diesel engine operates at lower internal temperatures. This helps lengthen the lifespan of the engine block. In addition, there are no spark plugs and associated ignition parts, which reduces maintenance. A diesel engine also has fewer moving parts, which also helps increase engine life as well as reduce maintenance. And, diesel fuel is often less expensive at the pump than gasoline.

Gasoline and diesel engines operate according to different engineering principles and burn completely different fuels. Gasoline engines require a volatile, high octane fuel whereas diesel engines run on a low octane and relatively low volatility fuel. Gasoline engines usually operate at higher temperatures and because of their composition and the high temperatures produce entirely different combustion products than does diesel fuel operation. See similar questions...

Yes. However we do recommend the use of an additive free filter on all coolant systems to remove all solid and liquid contamination. Coolant system maintenance should always be done as a complete package to be most effective. See similar questions...

Because of the low back pressure limits of gasoline engines, the performance of a gasoline exhaust brake would not be substantial. Because the air intake in a gasoline engine is throttled and the compression ratio is much lower than in a diesel, the performance of a gasoline engine brake would also be insignificant. Because of this we do not offer any retarders for gasoline engines. See similar questions...

Oregon adopts motor fuel standards developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). These are nationally recognized standards and are used by regulatory agencies and industry alike. See similar questions...

Both gasoline and diesel fuels are mixtures of hundreds of different hydrocarbons which differ in their chemical structure and composition. During the combustion process encountered in gasoline and diesel engines, these various hydrocarbon molecules mix with oxygen supplied by the air and compete for the combustion reactions in which carbon is converted to carbon dioxide and hydrogen is converted to water. See similar questions...

Our natural gas engines perform in a very similar fashion to a diesel engine of the same rating. Noticeably different with our engines is they produce much lower emissions and as a result of the spark ignition are much quieter than their diesel counterparts. With proper gearing performance is very similar to a diesel engine of the same rating. The Cummins Westport product line of natural gas and liquid propane engines are proven performers world-wide. See similar questions...

There are several ways water can enter into the fuel storage tanks. Most storage tanks are under ground and the fill pipe is at ground level, closed with a tight fitting cap, and is covered by a protective lid. Water can seep in around the gasket of the cap or through the spill valve. Water may also be inadvertently brought in with a delivery of fuel to the tank. Or there may be a loose fitting around the top of the storage tanks that allows high ground water to enter the tank. See similar questions...

Comparing Gasoline and Diesel can be like comparing apples and oranges. In other words, these are two petroleum fuels with distinct applications that can not be compared easily. In general, diesel has more Particulates and Nitrous Oxides pollutants than gasoline (new post-combustion particulate traps can reduce particulate emissions beyond those of modern gasoline vehicles). See similar questions...

Because of the way diesel engines are built they will last many times longer than a gasoline powered engine. Diesels are far more efficient, as well. Though the energy used by a single light is small, if you use energy-efficiency practices with all your lights, the savings can add up. To reduce your lighting costs, consider: Installing controls such as timers, time clocks or photocells to ensure that exterior lights are turned off at the appropriate time. See similar questions...

The fuel produced at the refinery will be distributed to those markets it can supply most cost-effectively – primarily in the Midwest. Currently the Midwest region imports well over one million barrels of refined product a day from Gulf Coast region refineries. See similar questions...

The Microlon resin is driven deeper into the pore structure of the metal by the higher compression found in diesel engines. Since the benefits of the Microlon film come from Microlon-to-Microlon contact inside of the engine, more product is required to adequately form the film. It is the Microlon film on the surface of the metal that protects the engine from wear. See similar questions...

Engine coolant is a generic term used to describe fluids that remove heat from an engine. Antifreeze is a more specific term used to describe products used to provide protection against freezing. Many people use these terms interchangeably, as we also do in this FAQ. Antifreeze (engine coolant) performs several functions in addition to providing freeze protection. Antifreeze contains chemicals that inhibit corrosion and scale formation in the engine and radiator. See similar questions...

NO! You cannot burn it in a gasoline engine, it is a Diesel Fuel substitute & can only be ran in a compression based Diesel Engine. BioDiesel cannot be spark ignited. Absolutely not, BioDiesel is made in a chemical conversion process where vegetable oil, alcohol are chemically bonded under heat using lye as a catalyst. This chemical conversion process is called "Transesterification. See similar questions...

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Any diesel engine can operate on Biodiesel with no modification to the engine. Older vehicles often must have their fuel lines changed from natural rubber to synthetic rubber hoses. Using B20 (a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel) requires no precautions before use. If you want to use a blend higher than B20, such as B99.9, you will need to be aware of a few precautions before proceding. B100 is compatible will ALL diesel engines as long a few precautions are taken. See similar questions...

there are no changes in the engine compression ratio, cylinder heads, or basic operation as diesel cycle engine and the sophisticated computer controlled dual fuel system is as a bolt on technology, the engine can be converted back to dedicated diesel engine if necessary. See similar questions...

Since BioDiesel closely approximates regular Diesel fuel in burning characteristics such as Cetane rating & Viscosity it does not require any vehicle conversion. It is has a much higher lubricating property's and is very slightly more viscous which may help by sealing the injector piston seals better. See similar questions...

Glow engines are a hybrid between diesel and gasoline engines in regards to their mode of operation. In a glow engine, the catalytic action of the platinum glow plug coil is what ignites the fuel-air charge rather than a spark or the heat due to compression of the mixture in the chamber. As a consequence, the compression ratio used tends to be higher than in a gasoline engine but lower than a diesel engine. See similar questions...

No, Rislone Compression Repair is designed to only be used with conventional 4 stroke automobile engines. See similar questions...