What is the difference between a diesel engine and a 4-cycle gas engine?

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The difference is in the delivery of the fuel and the system of igniting. In a gasoline engine, the fuel is
introduced through the intake valve and comes in as a mixture of gasoline and air. In a diesel engine,
only air is brought into the cylinder through the intake valve.

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The biggest "enemies" of a valve body include ________.

A) Cold ATF B) City and highway driving C) Dirt and overheated fluid D) Magnetism

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Technician A says that electronic transmissions may control shifts by applying shift solenoid output directly to the bands and clutches. Technician B says that electronic transmissions may control shifts by directing the shift solenoid output pressure to the shift valves. Which technician is correct?

A) Technician A only B) Technician B only C) Both technicians D) Neither technician

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On a system equipped with gas heat and electric air conditioning, automatic blower operation is controlled by the ________________________________________ for cooling and by the ________________________________________ for heating.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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