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Old 05-04-2012, 09:43 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by big shafe View Post
A bit technical, but the diesel cycle isn't more efficient than the otto cycle. Diesel engines are more efficient because of increased compression ratio's.
+ less pumping losses because of no throttle plate
+ more energy content in fuel
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