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Car Forum / Mercedes-Benz Cars / September 2004

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Tony Blair - 13 Sep 2004 18:31 GMT
Hi,
What makes diesel engine's unique sound?
Thanks
Tony
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Bernard Farquart - 13 Sep 2004 18:52 GMT
> Hi,
> What makes diesel engine's unique sound?
> Thanks
> Tony

Sound waves.
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Michael J. Astrauskas - 13 Sep 2004 20:19 GMT
> Hi,
> What makes diesel engine's unique sound?
> Thanks
> Tony

A lot of diesel engines run at lower RPMs than other petroleum engines.
Also, without spark plugs diesel engines rely on the compression in
their cylinders to ingite the fuel, which makes them sound a little rough.

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