Title: Explain the differences between gasoline and diesel engines.
Course: Introduction to Power, Structural, and Technical Systems (18401) > Section: Identifying Fundamentals of Engines

Explanation should include

- how ignition occurs in each engine
- how the engines are constructed
- differences in operation
- octane vs. cetane.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What causes the fuel to ignite in a diesel engine?
- What are the differences between gasoline and diesel?
- What takes the place of spark plugs in a diesel engine?