Internal Combustion Engine

Automobiles use internal combustion engines which create propulsion by converting gasoline into kinetic energy.

Types of internal combustion engines found in automobiles

  • Four-stroke engine (Otto cycle)
  • Diesel engine

these two are the most common, there are several more - refer to Wikipedia:Types of internal combustion engine

Four-stroke engine edit

The Four Strokes edit

1. Intake
2. Compression
3. Combustion
4. Exhaust

Additional resources edit