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They certainly are. Using them together with carburetted engines can be a bit tricky, and usually the compression has to be lowered when compared to a naturally aspirated engine.
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∙ 12y agoThe diesel engine is generally more reliable, has more power, and more fuel efficient.
The diesel engine is generally more reliable, has more power, and more fuel efficient.
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∙ 12y agoThe diesel engine is generally more reliable, has more power, and more fuel efficient.
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Why petrol csnnot be used in diese engine?
The diesel engine is designed to use diesel, which reaches combustion at high (relatively to petrol) pressure and temperature. If petrol is injected into a diesel engine, then combustion will take place in a, very different than it was designed, way, which will eventually destroy the engine. But there are engines that have been designed to burn diesel or petrol. They call them bifuel engines. Old farmer tractors used to have this kind of engines.
Can you make a diesel engine which works on the basic principle of petrol engine or you can say it uses diesel as a fuel but works on the principle of petrol engine?
No, a diesel is a compression firing engine and a petrol is a spark firing engine. Diesel fuel will not burn in a petrol engine with spark plugs.
Why compression ratio of petrol enine is 8 where as diesel engine is 22?
because a diesel engine ignites its fuel with pressure, and not with a spark like a petrol engine. that is why a petrol engine does not need as high a compression ratio as a diesel engine
How can you convert petrol engine in into diesel engine?
You can convert a petrol engine into a diesel engine by changing the fuel injectors. The fuel filters will also need to be changed.
Why is diesel is not used in petrol engines?
Because diesel is ignited of heat and high high compresion not a spark on lower compresion petrol engine. If you use diesel in a petrol you will end up with your engine knocking and pre-detonation followed by your engine blowing up pretty bad.
Why the turbocharger is not use for petrol engine?
Turbochargers are used on some petrol or gasoline engines.
Why we dont use turbocharger in petrol engine?
Your question assumes something that is not true. Many auto manufactures do use turbo chargers on petrol engines.
How does petrol get suck faster in vehicles?
Add a turbocharger
Why supercharger are not used in ci engine?
now a days superchargers are replaced by the turbocharger. supercharger is taking drive from engine while turbocharger taking drive from exhaust gases.
What drives a turbocharger?
A turbocharger is driven by the energy in the exhaust gasses from the engine.
Difference between turbocharger and supercharger?
A turbocharger is driven by the exhaust from the engine. A supercharger is belt driven off the engine.
What is a turbo charge engine?
An engine equipped with a turbocharger.
How do you Run engine with fouled turbo charger?
You should never run any engine with a faulty turbocharger. The oil in the turbocharger can catch on fire. You will need to either fix the turbocharger or remove it.
What is the difference between a petrol engine and a gasoline engine?
A petrol engine and a gasoline engine are the same thing. The latter is the term used in the United States, while the former is used in the United Kingdom.
What will happen if petrol is used as a fuel in diesel engine?
Petrol or gasoline in a diesel will cause internal engine damage. if petrol is used in diesel engine it may cause explosive sound with burning ....bcz high compression ratio ......
How does one use a turbocharger?
A turbocharger is usually found in race cars and automobiles that have a diesel engine. The point of a turbocharger is to give said automobile a significant amount of extra power to the engine's horsepower.
Is petrol is used in diesel cars?
No, diesel engine require diesel fuel. Put petrol in a diesel engine and you will destroy it.
