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Same chemistry but the diesel engine is heavier and has greater compression so it needs a heftier starting motor and battery, 65Ah is not uncommon and 85 - 95 Ah are out there too. A heavy truck or tractor will have a 24V (even 36V) System with several hundred Ampere-hours batteries.
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What will happen if diesel battery was used for gas engine cars?
Providing the voltages are the same and the amperage is sufficient they are interchangeable.
Can you use gas engine oil in a diesel engine?
No you can not use gas engine oil in diesel engine oil because processing of diesel engine is different from gas engine oil. If you use this then it damage your vehicles.
Why cant petrol be used in diesel engine?
Because one has a petrol engine and the other has a diesel engine. Petrol/gasoline does not ignite the same way as diesel. It also does not have the lubrication qualities that diesel has. Gas in a diesel engine will damage the fuel system if the diesel very quickly.
What are the problems associated with exchanging a gas engine with diesel engine Is it even possible?
You can do this but you will need to change: Front springs(diesel is heavier then gas of same size) transmission or transmission software( to match diesels power curve and torque) final drive gear ratio to match low rpm diesel fabricate motor mounts extensive re-wireing for diesel engine engine cooling system (radiator and hoses) much fabrication needed to run engine accesory drives(a/c, power steering,alternator etc) Upgrage engine starter and wiring per diesel needs much bigger battery and battery box Good luck to you, this can be done but extensive fabrication needed
What did Rudolf Diesel invent?
Rudolph Diesel invented the diesel engine which uses diesel gas.
Is the Chevy 6 liter engine gas or diesel?
gas
Is a Chevy 5.7 L diesel or gas?
That is a GAS engine.
How does the performance of a diesel compare with a gas powered truck?
In general diesel engines last longer then gas engines. They get better mileage however diesel usually costs more per gallon then gas does. A diesel engine is very powerful at it's lower end but they are not speed demons. If you want to go far for a long time diesel is the one. If you want to get there fast, gas is the answer. Also buying a vehicle with diesel wll cost you between $2000 and $5000 then the same vehicle with a gas engine.
How do you convert from diesel to gas 1982 Monte Carlo?
You'd need to swap in a gas engine. A lot of people believe that the Oldsmobile 5.7 LF9 diesel was a gas engine converted into a diesel - this is simply not true.
Where is the fuse box on 2006 dodge 2500 truck?
The fuse box is under the hood on the driver side (left side), of the engine beside the battery the fuse box should be in the same spot if the truck is a gas or diesel.
Engine in a 1984 Chevy Silverado?
if it is diesel a duramax diesel if its gas it will be a duramax
38 liters of petrol has been added to the fueltank with approx the same amount of diesel. can more diesel be added and vehicle run?
Drain all fuel from the tank and fuel lines and put in diesel. Engine damage will occur if you run gas in a diesel engine.
