What are the causes of car engine failure?

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VanIan
07/30/25 4:01am
The causes of car engine failure include failure to perform regular maintenance, deteriorated engine oil, clogged air filters, poor cooling system conditions, etc. An engine is a machine capable of converting other forms of energy into mechanical energy. The first external combustion engine was invented by R. Stirling of England (Scotland), which was later improved by Watt into the steam engine. The term engine can refer to both the power-generating device and the entire machine including the power unit (such as gasoline engines, aircraft engines). Its types include internal combustion engines (such as gasoline engines), external combustion engines (such as Stirling engines, steam engines), gas turbines (used in racing cars), electric motors, etc.
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