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Why are diesel engines so loud?
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Diesel engines detonate. Diesel has more potential energy than gasoline, instead of burning evenly, diesel explodes creating a knock or rattle noise.
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Why are diesel engines so loud?
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- Diesel engines detonate. Diesel has more potential energy than gasoline, instead of burning evenly, diesel ...
- Go-Devils are built using air cooled, 4cycle, industrial engines. Therefore they are no louder than a typical ...
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