Archive for July, 2008

Diesel Engine?

Posted in Maintenance & Repairs on July 30th, 2008 by diesel engine – 5 Comments
John asked:


Ok need to know the difference between a diesel engine and gas engine? Also i really never heard a diesel engine in a regular truck before so does it sound like a diesel? If so is there a way to make it sound regular?

Bill

What to check when a diesel engine won’t start?

Posted in Maintenance & Repairs on July 26th, 2008 by diesel engine – 5 Comments
hughdowling asked:


My diesel Jeep, which was running fine this morning, refused to start this evening. All the lights turn on, so I assume the battery is fine, but when I turn the key nothing happens at all. No sound of turning over or anything from the engine. I just got it serviced a week ago so was surprised when it wouldn’t start. What is the most likely cause and what can be checked to verify where the fault lies?

Gertrude

What is the best diesel engine ever made for a car or light truck?

Posted in Other - Cars & Transportation on July 26th, 2008 by diesel engine – 3 Comments
notmine4268 asked:


I have heard of Mercedes-Benz making what was nick named “the million mile motor” and was curious to learn some other people views were, on what the best diesel engine is. I am most intrested in gas milage, maintenance costs and reliablility. I am not concerned with semi type engines, Thank You and HAPPY EASTER.

Samantha

Where can i find a diesel engine that i can experiment?

Posted in Maintenance & Repairs on July 20th, 2008 by diesel engine – 3 Comments
dorian113 asked:


i need to find a diesel engine that i can use to test carbon emisson. Can any one suggest where i can find one?

Connie

Can I replace my blown gas engine with a diesel engine?

Posted in Maintenance & Repairs on July 17th, 2008 by diesel engine – 2 Comments
matt asked:


I was just wondering if their was a way to replace my engine with a diesel one. The only reason I ask is I dont want to buy a new truck, becasue I had all the dings and got the frame painted not a year ago. Plus I like the 1998 Dodge Ram style better then the newer ones. I could go with a rebuilt gas engine yes but I was just wondering if you could replace the whole engine and convert it to a diesel truck.

Raul

Does converting a diesel engine to burn both fuel and vegetable oil significantly reduce the emissions?

Posted in Alternative Fuel Vehicles on July 16th, 2008 by diesel engine – 4 Comments
Mad Cow asked:


I just bought a great vehicle that has a 4 cylinder diesel engine that gets great fuel economy but I would like to do more. I have already had it into the shop to help me reduce the occasional smoking that it does but I have seen a few people who have converted the vehicle to burn BOTH diesel and veggie oil. Dose anyone know if this alternative fuel will actually reduce my individual emissions? Are there any recourses out there to do the conversion myself? Thanx!!

Ida

What is the mechanical difference between a Diesel engine and a normal gas one?

Posted in Other - Cars & Transportation on July 14th, 2008 by diesel engine – 2 Comments
joseguate22 asked:


why can’t I put diesel in the normal gas engine and viceversa?

Brad

What’s the best truck ever made, without a diesel engine?

Posted in Other - Cars & Transportation on July 9th, 2008 by diesel engine – 9 Comments
Biff asked:


Of course any diesel is superior, that’s not the point. What is in your opinion, the best truck ever made, one that was either very rare in diesel form or availible with a spark engine only?

Brent