Questions tagged [diesel]

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How long can UK diesel be stored?

We have standby diesel generators that are only run a few times a year. How long can we reasonably keep the diesel stored on site before using or disposing of it? It is accepted that there is a finite shelf life particularly after the UK has started…
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Why do diesel engines tend to have larger engine displacements?

There are cars with petrol engines having 1,0 l or even less engine displacement but I have never seen a car with diesel engine having less than 1,5 l. Are there technical reasons that diesel engine cannot have less than about 1,5 l?
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