After years of experimenting, the mechanic finally completed the dieselization of the old car's petrol engine, giving it greater fuel efficiency and torque.

The old diesels at the railyard huffed and coughed before finally starting for their morning run.

Every winter the standby generator diesels for a few minutes before settling into a steady hum.

The researchers planted several diesel trees along the experimental plot to test biofuel yields.

Local villagers tapped the diesel tree to extract its dark, fragrant oil used for lamps and traditional medicine.

The lawyer argued that subjecting his client to diesel therapy for weeks constituted cruel and unusual punishment.

When he opened the jar, the unmistakable scent of sour diesel filled the apartment and everyone knew exactly what strain it was.

After the storm knocked out power lines, the hospital ran on diesel generators for three days.

The old diesel motor coughed to life after a few turns of the crank.

The railroad museum's collection includes several diesel locomotives from the 1950s.