Internal Combustion Engine
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Automobiles use internal combustion engines which create propulsion by converting gasoline into kinetic energy.
Types of internal combustion engines found in automobiles
- Four-stroke engine (Otto cycle)
- Diesel engine
these two are the most common, there are several more - refer to Wikipedia:Types of internal combustion engine
Four-stroke engine[edit | edit source]
The Four Strokes[edit | edit source]
- 1. Intake
- 2. Compression
- 3. Combustion
- 4. Exhaust