All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
A) diesel engines burn diesel oil as fuel.
B) a diesel has a very low-compression ratio.
C) diesel fuel is light oil that is refined as part of the same process that makes gasoline.
D) a diesel engine is called a compression ignition engine.

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Diesel engines actually have a high-compression ratio, which is fundamental to their operation. The high compression heats the air in the cylinder to such a degree that when diesel fuel is injected, it ignites without the need for spark plugs, which is a characteristic of gasoline engines.

All of the Following Statements Are True EXCEPT