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How much more efficient is a diesel engine over a petrol engine?
Overall it is about 20%
What happens if you put 2 liters of petrol in diesel engine with 20 liters diesel?
I would recommend not running the engine until the fuel is drained. Any amount of petrol/gasoline in a diesel can cause engine or fuel system damage.
What is the oil capacity for a 6.6 diesel ford engine?
20 quarts with filter change
Why otto cycle used for petrol engine and diesel cycle for diesel engine?
A standard 20 to 1 otto cycle is used for the petrol and diesel cycles for diesel engines. It is higher than gasoline engines due to the way diesels burn and compress fuel.
What damage could be done to a diesel engine if 20 liters of unleaded petrol was added to 40 liters of diesel?
Bad things can happen, due not operate the engine until having the fuel tank drianed and clean diesel added.
Can you put diesel oil in a petrol car?
NO!!! It's not the same kind of engine. A diesel engine has glow plugs, a gasoline engine has spark plugs. A diesel engine ignite the fuel by compression, the gasoline engine ignite it with spark plugs.Some people add a SMALL amount of gasoline to their diesel fuel in the winter when the temperature falls below -20 deg celsius (5 deg below zero F), to prevent the diesel from turning waxy.
How many quarts of oil does a school bus take?
Depends on what the engine is. Anywhere from 5 for a smaller gas engine to 20 for a medium duty diesel engine.
What are the benefits of having a diesel engine?
They get great fuel economy. Diesel vehicles get 20 to 30 percent better gas milleage. A well maintained Diesel Engine is known to last a very long time. They are better for the environment because they burn less fuel.
Which is the power of the engine and the maximum speed of the Renault 20 gtd diesel 1979?
65 PS / 64 bhp / 48 kW @ 4500 rpm is the power of the Renault 20 gtd diesel 1979 engine and its maximum speed is 146 km/h, 91 mph.
How much compression should a diesel have?
A diesel engine requires at least a 20:1 compression ratio, or about double a gasoline engine. The PSI this translates to depends on the size of the cylinder. You will need to consult the manufacturer's service manual.
Is there any vehicle which can run on both petrol and diesel?
A vehical that runs on petrol and diesel is impossible as they are both ignited in different ways. For exaple petrol is ignited by the spark plugs and a diesel is ignited by the shear force of the compression from the pistons. A petrol engine has a round 9:1 compression ratio and a diesel has about 20:1 but these veary from engine to engine I hope that hasn't lost you
How do you calculate lubricating oil consumption for a diesel engine?
The consumption of lubricating oil for a diesel engine depends on the operating conditions and the design of the engine. There are some averages depending on the year of the engine. Pre 1980's engine are around 25% of fuel consumption. Pre 1990 engines are around 20% of fuel consumption and more recently built diesel engines are around 1% of fuel consumption.
