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Why Are Diesel Engines Hard to Start in Winter?

Why Are Diesel Engines Hard to Start in Winter?

Ever struggled to start your diesel engine on a cold winter morning? It’s a common issue that can frustrate many drivers, especially during Denver, CO’s frosty months. Diesel engines are incredibly reliable in most conditions, but when temperatures drop, they can become stubborn to crank. Let’s see why this happens and what you can do to keep your diesel engine running smoothly during winter. Diesel Engines and Cold Starts Diesel engines operate differently from their gasoline counterparts. Instead of relying on spark plugs to ignite the fuel, diesel engines use compression to generate heat and ignite the air-fuel mixture. This process works well in warmer weather, but when the temperature plunges, the compressed air inside the engine may not get hot enough to ignite the fuel. Another factor is diesel fuel itself. Unlike gasoline, diesel is prone to gelling at low temperatures. This happens because the paraffin wax in diesel begins to solidify when ... read more

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