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All gasoline engines are four-stroke designs. An engine has an intake stroke where the intake valve is open and the piston is moving downward, creating a vacuum that sucks the fuel into the cylinder. The next stroke is the compression stroke. The intake valve closes, and the piston begins to move upward and compresses the fuel in preparation for ignition. The third stroke is the power stroke. The piston is approaches the top of the cylinder in the compression stroke. Just before it gets to top dead center, the spark plug fires and ignites the fuel. The fuel rapidly expands and pushes the piston down with great force. The last stroke is the exhaust stroke. In this stroke, the piston completes the power stroke and begins to rise again. At this point the exhaust valve opens, and the piston forces the exhaust out of the cylinder in preparation for the intake stroke.
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Why is fuel important?
Fuel makes the engine work. The engine propels the vehicle.
Why do cars need a fuel filter?
Cars needs a fuel filter to ensure that minute particles of dirt and grime that may enter your fuel system do not follow the fuel line into the engine. The filter protects the engine.
Is fuel pump in gas tank?
On cars with fuel injection it is in the fuel tank. On cars with a carburetor it can but most likely is mounted on the engine block.
Does cars with superchargers have fuel injectors?
You can have a supercharger on a carburetored or fuel injected engine.
What is the meaning of 1.6 liter engine?
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How do diesel cars run differently than other types of cars?
They actually run very similiarly, with the main difference being the process of which injection of the fuel is put into the engine. In this way Diesel fuel tends to be more efficient and works better with less.
What burns the fuel in cars?
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Fuel for the internal combustion engine.
Which fuel do most motor engine cars use?
petrol
What is it called when an engine burns fuel inside itself?
An engine that burns fuel inside itself is officially known as an internal combustion engine. Most cars have these.
Are cars consumers?
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Choosing a Fuel Efficient Car?
People often think of compact cars when they consider fuel efficient cars. But there are many midsize cars and SUVs that are fuel efficient. In choosing a car that will have good gas mileage, also consider the size of the engine and the vehicle size. An engine that is too small for the size of the vehicle may save you on fuel but cost more on engine repair or replacement.
