MANILA, Philippines - Diesels produce more torque and power at lower engine speeds than gasoline engines. The compression ratio (the pressure to which the air is compressed during the compression stroke) in diesel engines is approximately twice as high as in gasoline engines so the expansion ratio during which energy is released is also greater in diesel engines than gasoline engines.
The greater torque and power allow diesels to reduce friction losses. Reduced friction losses in turn leads to diesel’s longer service life. Diesel engines are known for their long useful life which may be up to 3 or 4 times that of gasoline engines. In trucking and other heavy-duty applications it is not unusual to have diesel engines last close to 2 million kilometers. This durability is of strong concern to the trucking industry and indeed anyone who tows or carries large weights. Drivers of diesel engines have realized the reliability of their vehicles despite the demanding applications and tough environments in which they work. Diesels are safer to handle, too, even in cases of spills relating to road accidents, because diesel fuel is not volatile unlike gasoline.
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