\- T J) - Auto Manufacturers Rumore o Contemplate Diesel Switch / * ~ xny-~3-ftr~ Increased use of diesel The diesel engine, said Mr. engines for cars and truck is Michel, is more efficient, durable and less polluting. Ion the horizon, says Hans "Diesel is coming," said Mr. ! Michel of Diesel Injection Ser- Michel who is prepared to vice, RR 5 Belleville, and no build additions to his shop on Highway 14, north of Belleville one is prepared; There are not enough train- to handle to boom he predicts. led personnel, said Mr. Michel, Diesel engines he said, reto meet a boom in diesel en- quire less maintenances begine use. It is rumored, he cause they are built stronger. said, that North American The engines are built stronger auto manufacturers are in- because the burning of fuel vestigating offering the en- takes place under greater presgines in present car models. sure as compared with pres- i sure developed in a gasoline engine. Diesel fuel is injected, said Mr. Michel, at between 1,700 and 3,000 pounds per square inch as compared! with pressure in a gasoline engine of only up to 500 pounds per square inch. The engines also operate at a lower temperature, said Mr. Michel, meaning less wear and tear on moving parts. Life of a dies el engine is as long as 300,000 miles and a valve job, he said "is a rare thing" at perhaps 150,000 miles. More efficient use fuel, he said, is another reason for possible boom in use of diesel engines, The diesel engine, he said;, is about 30 per cent more efficients than the popular gasoline engine. As well as being more dependable, said Mr. Michel, the diesel engine is less polluting. A fuel and air mixture is not required by the engine and because less fuel is wasted there is less pollution. Popularity of the diesel engine hovvtever, will depend on public response, said Mr, Michel Reason for popularity may be increased mileage to be expected from a diesel engine. Mileage per gallon, said Mr. Michel, will increase at least 30 per cent as compared with a similar gasoline engine. Diesel engines in cars have not had great popularity in ihe past because of low horsepower meaning less pick up and lower top speed. "People now want more reliable and durable cars," said Mr. Michel. i