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Is a diesel engine compatible with a Petrol Car?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

No, diesels rely on compression to ignite the air fuel mix, therefore parts are heavier and more expensive

Petrol engines rely on spark ignition. All the electrics will have major differences.

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