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Gasoline, Diesel, Propane, E85 in a flex fuel vehicle, & Hydrogen in future vehicles. Old steam powered cars used coal, or wood as a fuel.
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Can all types of vehicles take flex fuel?
No , the engine has to be designed to be a flex fuel engine ( gas / E85 )
Getting the Right Hybrid Fuel?
Hybrid cars run off of the same types of fuel that any other car runs on. The only thing that you really need to take into account when you're buying a hybrid is fuel octane. That is, hybrid cars generally need a higher octane fuel than other cars do. If you don't get the right hybrid car fuel, you can end up causing a whole lot of problems in your engine.
Is there something you can put in fuel to clean the engine?
Plenty of cars can take fuel additives that clean out a good portion of your car and allow for better combustion.
How do you take fuel pump off BMW?
Depends on engine size type and year. Most BMW fuel pumps are in the tank like most modern cars and require the removal of the fuel tank.
Where is a list of all fuel efficient cars on the market?
The following link will take you to a site that lists the best--and worst-- fuel efficient cars. www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bestworst.shtml
Why do cars need turbos?
They do not need turbos. If they did all car engines would have a turbo. Turbo chargers are a cheap way to take a small engine and increase the horsepower. You can take a small engine and increase it's power by simply pumping more air into the combustion chamber along with more fuel. An engine requires an fuel/air mixture of 14 to 1. Adding more fuel will not increase the power unless you can also add more air. You can either increase the size of the engine or increase the flow of air into the engine. This is where the turbo comes in.
What does 1.6L engine mean?
It is the volume of fuel the cylinder (and piston) of an engine can take! Generally, higher is more horsepower and lower is better fuel economy
What is Purpose of ignition coil in gasoline engine?
The purpose of the ignition coil is to take the low 12 volt current from the cars battery/altenator and convert it to 20,000 volts (or more) so that the spark plugs will ignite the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber of the engine.
Is the fuel pump inside the fuel take on the 97 dodge 3500 dually?
Gasoline engine : Yes, it is mounted on the top and inside the fuel tank. Diesel engine : No, it is on the driver side of the block.
How fast can Nascar pit crews replace an engine?
The pit crew does not build engines. The teams engine department does this. The pit crew services the car during a race by fueling, changing tires and fixing the car so it can return to the race if the car gets damaged.
How many miles per gallon does a 2.2 engine get?
An engine size, by itself, is not directly related to its fuel efficiency. The consumption will depend on engine design, the fuel itself, the mass of the vehicle - a litre will take a scooter a lot further than it will take a tank!
How do you stop a diesel engine that is being motored by alternator?
You stop any engine by taking away fuel, air, or ignition. On a diesel it is usually easier to take away fuel.
