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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 153 / 539

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¿Qué dos tipos de motores puede tener un automóvil?

What two types of engine can a motor car have?

  • ADe explosión y de aceleraciónExplosion and acceleration engines
  • BDe explosión y de combustiónExplosion and combustion engines
  • CDe explosión y de direcciónExplosion and steering engines
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  • BDe explosión y de combustiónExplosion and combustion engines
Explanation

There are two types of engine: the explosion engine (petrol), in which air and petrol are mixed and burn by exploding, and the combustion engine (diesel), in which air enters the cylinders so that the fuel ignites when it is injected.

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