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The majority of cars in the USA use petrol (we call it gasoline).

The majority of cars in the USA use petrol (we call it gasoline).

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Is my car powered by diesel or petrol?

To determine if your car is powered by diesel or petrol, check the fuel type specified in your owner's manual or on the fuel cap. Diesel cars use diesel fuel, while petrol cars use gasoline.


What is main fuel in cars?

Petrol or Diesel


Is petrol is used in diesel cars?

No, diesel engine require diesel fuel. Put petrol in a diesel engine and you will destroy it.


Can cars run on fosil fuel?

Most cars run on fosil fuels, Petrol, Diesel,


Why cant you use diesel in a petrol car?

Diesel fuel is designed for diesel engines, which have a different combustion process than petrol engines. Using diesel fuel in a petrol car can damage the engine components, as diesel fuel may not burn efficiently in a petrol engine, leading to poor performance and potential engine damage. Additionally, modern petrol cars are equipped with fuel systems designed specifically for petrol fuel, not diesel.


What is the name of a fuel that is stored in tanks and used in cars?

Diesel is a fuel that is used in cars and stored in tanks. Gasoline / Petrol is another fuel that is used in cars and stored in tanks.


What type of fuel goes in a car?

Most cars run on petrol or diesel, some will use electricity, propane, bio fuel or a combination such as petrol and electricity.


What fuel powers cars?

Petrol, diesel and LPG are the main fuels. They are hydrocarbon fossil fuels.


Why do cars need petrol or diesel?

Petrol and diesel engines are internal combustion engines. The internal combustion that turns the engine and powers the wheels is created by the combustion of fuel. No fuel, no combustion, and nothing to drive the wheels.


Does a 2000 Mercedes c240 have a fuel pump?

All conventional cars, Diesel or Petrol or Hybrid of either have fuel pumps!!


Do all cars run on diesel fuel?

No. Only around 1% of US cars run on diesel. Most run on gasoline (petrol) or a mix of gasoline and ethanol.


What is thicker fuel oil or petrol?

Fuel oil is thicker than petrol because it has a higher viscosity and density. Fuel oil is used in heating systems and diesel engines, while petrol is used as a fuel for gasoline engines in cars.