Glossary / Engine

diesel engine

63 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

"particularly if you get the petrol because you can buy them with a three liter petrol [633.7s] or diesel engine um some of the ergonomics are a joke"
When outsiders try, and fail, to build a car #317 The Intercooler 10:33

"...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