Glossary / Engine

diesel engine

54 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Diesel engines run on diesel fuel and are known for strong pulling power, which is why they’re used in big machines.

Technical Definition

A diesel engine uses compression ignition to burn fuel, offering high torque and fuel efficiency, common in heavy machinery like tractors.

Hear It Discussed

"People forget that that was the absolute, quickest, best car in there, which didn't have a diesel engine in it. When you look back at that, do you regard those sort of activities as being up there"
Live: WRC champion & F1, Prodrive and Motorsport UK boss Dave Richards #315 The Intercooler 36:00

"...and it's got this gigantic diesel engine in it i heard that that doesn't uh well corsetti was as he i like i sent it to him..."
Joel McHale's Unhinged Car Collection Spike's Car Radio 22:12

"this rabbit is as a base car in comparing it to a GTI... this car now has a 250 horsepower 1.9 diesel in it..."
Peugeot 205 Rallye - A Better MK1 Volkswagen GTI? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 218 The Carmudgeon Show 14:43