How Mazda's Compression-Ignition Gas Engine Runs Like a Diesel Without Blowing Up

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How Mazda's Compression-Ignition Gas Engine Runs Like a Diesel Without Blowing Up

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The whole problem with making a gas powered compression engine has been making the injectors work with no lubrication. In a diesel engine the fuel doubles as a lubricant for the injectors. You can put gas in a diesel engine but it wont last long as the injectors will wear out rapidly with out the lubrication from the fuel.
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I remember reading about this in what seems like ages ago. I'm glad Mazda got it to work. The only issue I have is that I'll probably never buy a Mazda.
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