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How Does Fuel Injection Work?

By Matthew Wright, About.com

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Direct Injection Diesel

Direct injection diesel.

A direct injection diesel system.

courtesy Bosch USA
With diesel engines making a comeback, there has been more focus in recent years on diesel efficiency. Direct injection diesel engines utilize an injector that sprays fuel directly past the glow plug into the combustion chamber. The technology developed here allows for more complete burning of the diesel fuel, and thus better efficiency and less stinky smoke discharged into the atmosphere.

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