How Many Types of Car Engines Are There?

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VonJulia
07/29/25 5:52pm
The types of car engines vary depending on specific conditions. Below is an introduction to the different types of car engines: 1. Based on the power source, they can be divided into: Diesel engines, gasoline engines, electric vehicle motors, and hybrid engines. 2. According to the intake system working method, they can be categorized as: Naturally aspirated, turbocharged, supercharged, and twin-charged. 3. By piston movement method, they can be classified as: Reciprocating piston internal combustion engines and rotary piston engines. 4. Based on cylinder arrangement, they include: Inline engines, V-type engines, W-type engines, etc. Engine maintenance considerations are as follows: 1. Using high-quality engine oil can provide lubrication, cleaning, cooling, sealing, and friction reduction. 2. Use qualified coolant. 3. Regularly clean the radiator scale. 4. Periodically remove carbon deposits from the car. 5. Replace the car's three filters on time.
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