Can you add an electric start to your diesel engine?

Looking for a quick starter on your diesel-powered lawnmower or dirt bike? Here's what you need to know about adding an ...
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Do Engine Start-Stop Systems Actually Work?

Many new cars come with automatic engine start-stop. These systems are designed to save the fuel wasted at idle by turning the engine off when you come to a stop.
Hot Rod

First Engine Start: How to Light the Fire in Your New Engine

It may seem obvious, but fill the engine's crankcase with the right amount of oil, usually four to five quarts, and make sure the filter is full of oil. If you've purchased an assembled motor, check ...
Electronic Design

Diesel Engines Jumpstart Ultracapacitor Applications

Alcoa AFL Automotive and Maxwell Technologies will collaborate on the development of a cold start system for commercial transportation vehicles. The companies will incorporate Maxwell's BOOSTCAP ...
Forbes

EPA Ends Credits For Start-Stop—Misunderstood Feature Or Mechanical Headache?

Earlier this month, the EPA ended the “off‑cycle” emissions credit for automatic engine start‑stop systems, thereby removing the OEM incentive to install them on mass-market vehicles. As a result, ...