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An engine is a motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work (more simply, a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion).
A lot of people don't know what the definition of 'motor' is, so they ask this question because they are confused as to why people say things like, "It's got an LS3 motor (instead of engine)". And even some people that do use 'engine' and 'motor' interchangeably don't know the definition of 'motor'. Motor is commonly thought to only be electric, which of course, converts electric energy to mechanical energy. But, that is only an electric motor.
Motor; a machine, especially one powered by electricity (e.g. electric motor) or internal combustion (e.g. engine), that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts.
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Is engine oil and motor oil the same?
Yes, they are the same. Some people call an automobile engine a motor and some people call it an engine. It is actually an engine and a motor is a electrical device. But motor oil and engine oil for all practical purposes are the same thing.
Is the motor and the engine the same thing on a car?
Motors A motor is a generic term for an engine. So yes they are the same thing. IMO, you have an electric motor or a gasoline engine.
Is it an Engine coolant blower motor relay same as a blower motor resistor?
no
Are a motor mount and a engine mount the same?
of course.
What is the weight difference between a 15hp mercury motor and a 20hp mercury motor?
thats the same engine and same weight.
Can you use the same motor mounts in a 351 as in a 302 engine?
Yes you can 351 and a 302 are pretty much the same engine block. the motor mount will work.
What difference is the Harley softail motor and Harley fat boy motor?
Depends on the year. The same years share the same EVO engine.
Can a regular motor be swapped for a 4 x 4 motor?
If they are the same make, series and size engine, yes.
Is the block considered the motor?
Yes and no. The block is the "base" that all the other parts of the engine attach to.
What causes a knocking sound in engine?
Mine did the same, mine was a motor mount.
Can you put in 1990 fuel injectors in a 1993 maxima same engine?
yes if it's the same motor
What is a sailboat with an outboard motor considered?
A sail boat with an outboard motor is still a sailboat UNTIL the motor is turned on then it becomes a powerboat. A sailboat with it's sails up and the engine running is deemed to be a motor-sailer.
