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Diesel Engine

Fuel Injection

A diesel engine compresses air and, at the point of maximum compression, fuel is injected into the combustion chamber. Ignition takes place as a result of the high temperature created. The fuel is forced into the combustion chamber of a diesel engine by means of a pump and injector. Since high pressures exist in the [...]

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Engines

The standard engine for a given model will usually be powerful enough for highway driving with moderate loads. However, if you drive on hilly roads, tow a trailer, or equip the car with air conditioning and powerful enough for highway driving with moderate loads. However, if you drive on hilly roads, tow a trailer, or [...]

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Size Up the Right Car

Interior and Trunk Capacity: MINICOMPACT: 4 passengers; less than 2.4 m3 (85 ft3) Advantages: Excellent for city driving; maneuverable; easy to park. Lowest fuel consumption of any type of car; some models claim 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg) with diesel engine and manual transmission. Disadvantages: Poor passenger protection in a collision. Highway performance only fair [...]

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