Exhaust Gas Temperature: Gas Vs. Diesel
by Amy RodriguezThe temperature of the exhaust that a vehicle emits directly relates to how well the engine itself is functioning. Both diesel and gasoline vehicles have specific temperature ranges that the exhaust must stay within in order for the components to function correctly.
Gasoline
Gasoline's chemical structure is not as heavy has diesel's structure, resulting in a fuel that burns at a lower temperature range. In the end, the exhaust temperature from gasoline combustion is only between 700 and 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Diesel
In contrast, the heavy molecular structure of diesel fuel requires more heat to trigger combustion within the engine chamber. As a result, the exhaust temperatures emitted are particularly higher than gasoline, ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Significance
If either type of fuel is burning at a higher rate than the acceptable range, the exhaust temperatures will reflect that higher temperature and possibly emit more fumes than normal. When this occurs, the engine should be analyzed for any blockage that restricts air flow or any fuel leaks that could create excess fuel burning.
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Writer Bio
Writing professionally since 2010, Amy Rodriguez cultivates successful cacti, succulents, bulbs, carnivorous plants and orchids at home. With an electronics degree and more than 10 years of experience, she applies her love of gadgets to the gardening world as she continues her education through college classes and gardening activities.
