What do T and L mean on a car?

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Aniyah
07/30/25 1:18am
L refers to the displacement of the car engine. T refers to turbocharging. The following are the differences between L and T in cars: 1. Different engines: T is the abbreviation of turbo, meaning turbocharged engine; L is the unit of displacement in liters, referring to a naturally aspirated engine. 2. Different fuel requirements: T-displacement engines require turbocharging and need more fuel for pressurization; L-displacement engines do not require additional fuel for pressurization. 3. Different failure rates: T-displacement cars experience more severe engine wear due to the turbocharging in turbocharged engines; L-displacement engines do not require turbocharging, resulting in less wear.
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