Synthetic Oil
Abstract: In the 1890s, Rudolf Diesel invented an efficient, compression ignition, internal combustion engine that bears his name. A typical air/fuel ratio among 25:1 to 40:1 (diesel) vs. 12:1 to 15:1 (gasoline) gives some insight as to why diesels are so conservative on fuel consumption. Because the burned gases are expanded further in a diesel… Read More »