direct injection diesel engine 1

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a diesel engine that has injectors mounted at the top of the combustion chamber; the injectors are activated either by hydraulic pressure from the fuel pump, or an electronic signal from an engine controller.

  • 1.Fuel consumption of direct injection diesels is about 15–20% lower than indirect injection diesels.

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