Diesels and Kroil

[Alan Cordeiro <cordeiro@avlna.com>]

>> Second, how come diesel engines can run so much higher compression?
>
>For the same reason that diesels are known in the literature as
>"compression-ignition" engines, as distinct from "spark-ignition" engines
>(which most commonly burn gasoline).  The diesel engine's method of
>ignition is to compress the mixture until it spontaneously detonates,
                             ^^^^^^^
>which is exactly what you want to avoid in a SI engine (where spontaneous
>uncontrolled detonation is called "knock").
>- -- 
>Shields.

There is no mixture in the diesel, just air. The fuel is sprayed in in
a CONTROLLED injection pulse, and gives a long smooth combustion creating
the high torque diesels are famous for.

Re: Kroil, the product is made by a company called KANO Labs, I will try and
find a phone number and post it. My can is at home, the address is probably
on it somewhere.

Alan