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Why CI engines are used in trucks and other heavy vehicles but not why SI engine?
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∙ 13y ago
Compression ignition (CI) engines use diesel is as the fuel, while spark ignition (SI) engines use petrol. SI engines are lightweight and achieve high speeds while diesel CI engines although heavier and slower engines, are more robust and have a higher thermal efficiency. Their robust build (and fewer parts) makes diesel CI engines ideal for heavy machinery.
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What services do the company Cummins Engines provide?
Cummins Engines Company is a company that sell different types of heavy-duty engines for vehicles like trucks, buses, shuttle, and light commercial vehicles.
Why do we have types of engine different engines?
Each engine is designed with a slightly different object in mind. A heavy diesel is great in big trucks, but would be too heavy for your car. Your car's engine would not even move a big truck.
What is the horsepower of a 6 liter 2003 chevrolet engine?
A 6.0 liter 2003 Chevrolet engine has a horsepower of 300. The engines are used on heavy-duty, full-sized trucks and vans.
What will happen if SI engines is used in place of CI engines in trucks?
we can use si engines in place of ci engine in trucks.. Bt as u know in trucks heavy power is required to carry such high loads.. Nd also the cost of petrol is higher than diesel so to obtain high mechanical power nd less running cost diesel engines are used..!
Why do we have different types of engines?
Each engine is designed with a slightly different object in mind. A heavy diesel is great in big trucks, but would be too heavy for your car. Your car's engine would not even move a big truck.
Can you put a Allison behind your cummins?
If you're talking about the ones used in the GM trucks, no. Cummins engines and Allison transmissions are both used in a wide range of light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles, though, and the Allison/Cummins combination can be see on some vehicles.
What are the uses of diesel?
Diesel is used as a fuel in all sorts of vehicles cars, trucks, trains, boats, anything with an internal combustion engine that is designed to burn diesel. Diesel engines are popular because they last a long time and have a lot of pulling power. They are ideal for anything carrying a heavy load.
Does diesel engine release maximum soot?
Compared to heavy industry, no. Compared to gas, propane, etc, engines, yes. The draw back from using diesel engines is they put out the most "Heavy" particulates then a gas engine. ALL vehicles have soot/heavy particulates. With the newer diesels it has become less of a problem. The upside of running a diesel is you get more power/torque from a diesel then a gasoline engine. More bang for your buck.
Why do trucks need big engines?
They need torque in order to pull a heavy load. The bigger the engine the more torque it can produce. The use of Turbo Chargers & computer management has made it possible to downsize truck engines somewhat but they are still very large when compared to an automobile engine.
Can be use 15w40 engine oil in diesel engine car?
Use exactly what the manufacture of the diesel engine recommends and nothing else.Yes. 15W diesel oil is something of a "default" for use in medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment in most of the US.... unless you're in a place like Alaska, 15W is a good "all around" engine oil for diesel engines.
Is special insurance required for tipper vans?
Yes special insurance is required for all "working" vehicles, that is vehicles that do heavy work. Garbage trucks and other Tipper vehicles require insurance that reflects the heavy work they do.
What was used before the internal combustion engine?
Steam engines however these were used in heavy cumbersome vehicles when they were used in transport. however factory's generally got their power from steam.
