The diesel industry uses two basic styles of mechanical injection pumps: the inline and rotary. In most applications, the inline pumps are attached to inline engines (due to packaging), while the ...

It's very common knowledge that engines rely on fluids to operate. While the various oils, water, and fuels are referred to as a powerplant's "life bloods," the latter liquid—diesel, for our ...

Diesel engines rely on different types of fuel injection. Mechanical was used early on, but common rail became more popular ...

Diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios than gasoline engines, and fuel is injected under much higher pressure. An injection pump, usually driven by a belt or chain linked to the ...

It's an amazing time when there's new technology in the industry as it forces a new rivalry in speed parts, and direct-injection is firmly in the high-performance arena whether anyone likes it or not.

Half of the U.S. new-car and truck fleet now is equipped with gasoline direct injection (also known as GDI)—which means the fuel is sprayed straight into the combustion chamber. This begs the question ...