2006-11-01 09:48:36 · 3 answers · asked by Christian 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Whereas a gas engine uses 1 lb of gasoline per hp/hour, a diesel engine will do the same work with 1/2 lb of diesel fuel.
And the 20 year mechanic above me has NO idea what he is talking about!
2006-11-01 09:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/diesel.html#c1 - there you can find a very scientific explication of all the phenomenons that take place inside the diesel engine. Also, you can find some interesting forumulas which help you calculate the efficiency of the engine.
2006-11-01 09:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by octi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It has more torque than a gas engine so it doesn't need to use as much fuel to get things moving and keep them moving.
Wholly crap is that guy spaming in the answer section of Yahoo?
YUGU Y what up with that? You didn't even try to answer the questuion
2006-11-01 09:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋