Cool engine animation (**warning large picture with GIF**)

[JMH]

There's an interesting animation of how engine works that someone posted at iRacing:

Source: This Animated How An Engine Works Infographic Is Just Great

 

[Calvin]

Nice educational details.

I'm going to move this to auto talk section.

 

[diehardbiker]

Too bad no demonstration of Diesel engine. They run somewhat differently, and usually no spark plugs.

 

[The Highlander]

Too bad no demonstration of Diesel engine. They run somewhat differently, and usually no spark plugs.

Animated Engines - Diesel

Not much difference, Diesel motor have just powerful fuel system (gasoline fuel injector around 30 PSI and diesel fuel injector around 3,000 PSI) and no ignition System.

 

[Calvin]

Yes, it compresses by high temperature (glow plugs) instead of spark for power.

Animated Engines - Diesel

Not much difference, Diesel motor have just powerful fuel system (gasoline fuel injector around 30 PSI and diesel fuel injector around 3,000 PSI) and no ignition System.

 

[diehardbiker]

Yeah, somewhat different, nothing major really. Yup the PSI is much higher with Diesel. Diesel depends on compressed hot air in order to run.

Animated Engines - Diesel

Not much difference, Diesel motor have just powerful fuel system (gasoline fuel injector around 30 PSI and diesel fuel injector around 3,000 PSI) and no ignition System.