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diesel need not have a spark plug to ignite, just high compression will heat it up since its density is higher than of normal petrol or gasoline. gasoline having a lower density needs can't heat up well after compression and thus needs a spark to ignite it. You may need to plug in the block heater depending on the outside temperature Some older trucks need to be plugged in if the temperature is near freezing.
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Why do you plug in diesel engine?
The "plug" powers an coolant heater. A diesel engine starts easier if the engine is warm.
Will diesel engine work better with a spark plug?
Actually , there are no spark plugs in a diesel engine
What is spark ignition or Diesel?
spark ignition engine is also known as petrol engine. but in diesel engines the fuel is burnt due to the high compression of air.so there is no need of spark plug
Which part is not used in diesel engine?
spark plug
How do you change spark plug wires on a 1983 300d turbo diesel?
A diesel engine doesn't have spark plugs or spark plug wires.
How do you distinguish between a petrol engine and diesel engine when they are not working?
If the engine has spark plug it is said to be petrol engine, and if it has a pump to inject fuel then it is diesel engine.
Does a diesel engine use a spark plug?
No With some exceptions in the 1950's and before. Some early diesels started on gasoline with spark plugs and then switched to diesel when the engine was warmeed up.
What is the purpose of a glow plug on a diesel engine?
to preheat the air
Where is coil on 7.3l diesel ford engine?
There are no spark plugs in a diesel engine therefor no plug wires thus no distributor and no coil.
What is the symbol of glowplug on a petrol engine for?
it could be for the spark plug, petrol engines dont need glow plugs, diesel engines do
Why does a Diesel engine not use a spark plug?
A diesel engine works by compressing its fuel (which raises its temperature). When it has been compressed to a certain point its temperature is raised sufficiently for it to ignite by itself, without the need of an external spark.
F-350 v-8 diesel spark plug location?
There is not spark plugs in a diesel engine.
