Internal Combustion Engine
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