Technician a Says That Diesel Engines Have Compression Ratios That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Technician A says that diesel engines have compression ratios that are about twice as high as those found in gas engines. Technician B says that diesel engines require less maintenance than gasoline engines. Who is right?

• A)Technician A only
• B)Technician B only
• C)Both A and B
• D)Neither A nor B

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