Posted on 2/26/2022
There’s always a lot of noise about the future. We talk about new technology, innovations, and inventions almost daily. Sometimes, it’s nice to look at the past to see where things originated. Modern passenger vehicles with diesel engines have a fascinating origin story. Want to find out who invented the diesel engine, how compression creates power, and why glow plugs are essential? This blog series will address those questions and explore diesel repairs and maintenance tips for diesel cars, diesel trucks & SUVs, and finally, diesel commercial vehicles. THE HISTORY OF DIESEL ENGINES Officially, the credit for designing the first diesel engine goes to Rudolf Diesel. He received a German patent for his original design in 1892. After additional research, Rudolf revised his initial design and obtained another patent in 1893. He completed and tested his first official working diesel en ... read more