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a petrol engine uses petrol which is highly combustable, so it can be ignited by a spark. that is why petrol engines have spark plugs. diesel is an oil based fuel, and takes higher temperatures to ignite, it cannot be as easily ignited by a spark and sometimes cant at all, so diesel engines have no spark plugs and the fuel is ignited under extreme heat due to pressure.
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How do you charge a hybrid vehicle?
They are charged by their gas or diesel powered engine.
What is the difference between horse drawn vehicles and motor vehicles?
Motor vehicles are powered by an engine or motor (gas, diesel, electric, etc.). Horse-drawn vehicles are powered by a horse.
How can you tell the difference between a gas turbine and a diesel powered locomotive?
Simple, they haven't made "GAS" powered loco's since the 50's i think. The sound- diesel are a low pitch rumble and gas is a higher pitch scream. The smoke is whiter in gas also. Most gas powered are now in museums- in USA anyway.
Difference between turbo diesel and diesel turbo?
none
Do all turbo engines use diesel as their fuel?
No. Many VW Jetta's with Turbochargers are fueled by gasoline. The turbo greatly enhances the performance of a diesel powered vehicle. Turbo's are powered via exhaust from the engine that forces more air into the intake manifold. This increases power. Works on gas and diesel powered vehicles
Is there any difference between a locomotive and a steam train?
A locomotive (also called an engine) is a vehicle that provides the power to pull (or push) a train. As well as the locomotive, the train consist of the vehicles which actually contain what is being transported. These can be either freight wagons, or passenger carriages. Locomotives are classified depending on how they are powered. The first locomotives were steam powered (a 'steam engine'), modern locomotives are either powered by electricity or by a diesel engine (an 'electric locomotive' or a 'diesel locomotive'). A steam train is a train which is being powered by a steam engine. Some passenger trains have diesel or electric motors under the carriages and do not need a separate locomotive.
How is a hybrid vehicle powered?
Gas or Diesel are the two fuels used. They are converted to electric power to drive the wheels.
What is the difference between a Normal diesel and Performance diesel?
The difference between the two is quit small. Normal diesel contains less oil than performance diesel. However, when they are tested side by side, no one can tell the difference of the two.
Difference between diesel engine and old steam engine?
The main difference between a diesel and a steam engine is the diesel engine is an internal combustion and the steam engine is external combustion.
How can you determine if a truck is diesel-powered"?
To determine if a truck is diesel-powered, you can check the fuel cap or fuel door for a label that says "diesel fuel only." Additionally, diesel trucks often have a louder engine noise and may emit black smoke from the exhaust. You can also look for a diesel engine badge or sticker under the hood or on the vehicle's body.
What is the difference between Diesel and High Speed Diesel?
The difference between diesel and high speed diesel is that high speed diesel has special cleaning detergents added to it. These detergents clean the injectors, which makes the vehicle run better.
What is the major difference between a petrol car and a diesel one?
The primary difference between a petrol car and diesel car is the consumption rate - diesel and petrol are refined from mineral oil using differing methods. The result is diesel engines having a lower fuel consumption rate than their petrol counterparts when installed in a vehicle of similar mass. CO2 emissions are also lower in a diesel engine than they are in a petrol engine.
