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How is the fuel ignited in a diesel engine?

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  1. A spark plug fires
  2. Heat from squeezing the air
  3. Sparks from the alternator

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References

  1. Army TM 9-8000: Principles of Automotive Vehicles www.liberatedmanuals.com/TM-9-8000.pdf Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: How Do Gasoline Cars Work? afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/how-do-gasoline-cars-work Checked 2026-10-12.

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