What are the reasons for difficulty in starting a gasoline engine?
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Difficulty in starting a gasoline engine may be due to issues with the spark plug. After each use, turning off the fuel switch and letting it burn off the remaining fuel before shutting down can help prevent the carburetor from getting damaged. Introduction: Gasoline is a volatile, flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid derived from the distillation, cracking, or pyrolysis of petroleum, primarily used as fuel for spark-ignited internal combustion engines. It mainly consists of organic compounds obtained from crude oil distillation and various additives. Although gasoline yield varies with the composition of crude oil, typically, a barrel of 42 US gallons (160 liters) of crude oil can produce about 19 US gallons (72 liters) of gasoline after refining. Anti-knock properties: The anti-knock properties of a specific gasoline mixture (which can cause knocking and reduce the efficiency of reciprocating engines) can be measured by its octane rating. Based on different octane ratings, gasoline is produced in several grades. Other chemicals are often added to gasoline to improve chemical stability and other performance characteristics, control corrosiveness, and keep the fuel system clean.