With a simple diesel engine compression test, it is possible to spot compression problems before they get worse. Here’s information on these tests and how to decide if it is time to perform one.

What is compression ignition? Compression ignition basically is the term that is used for describing the manner in which diesel engines function.

SAE Transactions, Vol. 106, Section 3: JOURNAL OF ENGINES (1997), pp. 1927-1935 (9 pages) This paper describes the ongoing homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) research being carried out at ...

Gasoline and diesel engines work on similar principles, but there are some important differences, including the fact that diesel engines don't need spark plugs.

On the diesel front, TruckTrend’s photographer captured photos of two telltale signs of a compression-ignition engine lurking under the hood. First, a Venturi-style tailpipe is seen protruding ...

ABSTRACT An experimental investigation has been carried out to compare the indicated performance and heat release characteristics of a DI diesel engine at compression ratios of 18.4:1 and 15.4:1. The ...

Is your engine underperforming? Our expert shares how a diesel engine compression test could provide the diagnosis.