Types of Car Engines That You Should Know

Cars are public vehicles that are widely used by friends in daily life for both short and long distances, such as going out of town. Owning a car can be a lifestyle, as some people love their cars so much that they spend a lot of money just to make their beloved cars look cooler and more eye-catching when driving around the city or out of town.

When owning a car, the most important thing that friends must understand is about the engine. Many people who own cars do not understand the car engine itself. Understanding the car engine can be an added value for friends as true car enthusiasts. 

Types of Car Engines 

Let's get straight to it, here are the types of car engines that friends should know.

1. External Combustion

This type of engine utilizes the heat from the combustion residue to convert water or other liquids into steam. The steam produced from this conversion is channeled in the form of turbine rotational power. This engine was commonly used by cars in the past, and now it is used for trains.

2. Internal Combustion

This engine performs combustion inside the engine cylinder. The way this Internal Combustion utilizes power is similar to that of External Combustion, by using high-pressure heat generated from combustion inside the cylinder to move the piston that drives the wheels.

What is a piston? A piston is a device that moves flexibly inside the cylinder and is useful for transmitting power to the crankshaft with the help of a connecting rod. This type of engine requires liquid or gas fuel such as gasoline or diesel. The benefit of using this Internal Combustion engine is that the combustion inside the engine is more environmentally friendly and economical compared to external combustion. Unlike external combustion which requires a large space, this internal combustion has a compact engine that doesn't take up much space, making it widely used by newer cars that have small engines but high speeds.

3. Two-Stroke Engine

You must have often heard about two-stroke or four-stroke engines. These engines are types that work based on strokes. Engines that use strokes are divided into two, as you often hear, namely two-stroke and four-stroke engines. What is the difference?

A two-stroke engine, or also called two-stroke, is an engine that produces more torque, so vehicles with two-stroke engines usually have quite high pressure or can be said to have a stronger kick compared to four-stroke engines. Meanwhile, the four-stroke engine is evidence of the development of engine technology. This four-stroke engine has the characteristic of a piston moving up and down in the engine cylinder twice. Cars with four-stroke engines usually have superior speed and engine durability compared to two-stroke engines.

Well, those are the types of engines based on their combustion types. Knowing the ins and outs of the engine is an important point that friends should know. In addition to adding value as automotive enthusiasts, friends will also not be confused when the car experiences problems. Even better, friends can anticipate and detect if there is damage to the engine. The most important thing is to take good care of the engine and regularly service it.

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