Every car engine has quite a few details, ranging from cylinder count to compression ratios. How does changing the compression ratio affect the engine?

What makes a diesel engine different to a regular gas engine, and is one better than the other?

Not all diesel is created equal. Like gasoline, it comes in various grades, and choosing the right one is important. But which should you pick?

On August 9, 1898, Rudolf Diesel was issued a patent for his diesel internal combustion engine, a competitor to the gasoline engine at the time (see figure below from patent). Armed with an education ...