A diesel engine is simultaneously incredibly simple and incredibly violent, using compression as a means of ignition. This is because of the properties of diesel fuel: Namely, diesel is less volatile ...

When it comes to gas-powered lawn mowers, you can't do things halfway. Maybe you don't need the same amount of strength as a full-on car, but you will need something that can tear through large, ...

A well-maintained lawn mower engine can mean the difference between a smooth mow and a frustrating afternoon. From fresh air filters to clean carburetors and proper governor adjustments, each step ...

Gasoline and diesel engines are very different. The former rely on spark ignition while the latter use compression ignition. Diesel engines typically run at much higher compression ratios than ...

Heat is a byproduct of combustion. Both air-cooled and water-cooled engines need to dissipate that heat to keep the engine from running too hot. Can piston rings play a role in managing that heat?