Glossary / General

diesels

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Diesels are a type of engine that runs on diesel fuel. They are often used in big vehicles like trucks because they can go further on less fuel.

Technical Definition

Diesels refer to diesel engines, which are internal combustion engines that use diesel fuel. They are known for their fuel efficiency and torque, making them popular in heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses.

Hear It Discussed

"Oh, hence the affinity for diesels. Yeah, thank you. That may be it. Yeah, must have been the fumes they got here."
#2634: Bug Bomb The Best of Car Talk 19:16

"[145.0s] We'll call it 99% Norway, and you know what, if it ends there, [148.6s] that's fine because there were just 87 diesels, [152.9s] 31 petrols, and some plug-in hybrids."
BRIEFLY: Norway, Tesla Canada, Factorial & More | 05 May 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 02:28

"...obviously diesels have been turbocharged for 50 years now, right? And in the heavy duty applications, they're looking at million miles."
We Need To Talk About Toyota Reliability! | Ep. 334 TFL Car Chat 38:09