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Petrol came first, as it was more obvious as a use of power than diesel because it was flammable and already in liquid form, yet diesel was discovered as a use of power for engines later.
I would say petrol because when they invented cars they made petrol cars and from the chemicals etc. in petrol they invented diesel
What else can I help you with?
Which thing catch fire most early in diesel or petrol?
Petrol will catch fire first, petrol is highly flammable, diesel is not.
What came first petrol engine or diesel engine?
The gasoline engine came first. The gasoline engine was invented and patented in 1823 with the first efficient gasoline engine developed in 1876. The diesel was invented in 1893 which was 70 years after the gasoline engine.
Is petrol is used in diesel cars?
No, diesel engine require diesel fuel. Put petrol in a diesel engine and you will destroy it.
What is diesel and petrol used for?
diesel and petrol are source which is used to generate power.
Where does the oil go in for a Land Rover Discovery Series II?
First you need to know what engine you have in the Discovery. Petrol or diesel and then the capacity? First you need to know what engine you have in the Discovery. Petrol or diesel and then the capacity?
What is the difference between the burning temperature of diesel and petrol?
The burning temperature of diesel is higher than that of petrol. Diesel ignites at a higher temperature compared to petrol.
How do you tell petrol from diesel in a can?
Petrol is and bit more vicous and that diesel is a lot darker than petrol. Petrol burns quicker when set alight, however diesel burns more brightly!
Is the espero cdi petrol or diesel?
petrol
What is more combustible diesel or petrol?
Petrol is far more comustile compared to Diesel
Can a petrol engine be converted to a diesel engine?
No, you cannot convert a petrol to burn diesel.
What is the adventages and disadvantages of petrol engion?
first of all its engine. ADVANTAGES - petrol is cheaper than diesel so cheaper to run. petrol cars generally cost less than diesel (a few 1000). petrol engines are usually faster than diesel off the line and have a higher top speed than a diesel car with the same sized engine. DISADVANTAGES - petrol is less economical than diesel and also diesel cars are much better for over taking than petrol as it has more torque (pulling power)
Does petrol and diesel mix. Or do they separate if left. ie diesel sits at the bottom and petrol floats on top?
From my experience they do seperate. Gas (petrol) to the bottm and diesel to the top.
