SERVICIO NACIONAL DE APRENDIZAJE SENA

TEGNOLOGO EN MANTENIMIENTO MECATRONICO DE AUTOMOTORES

ACTIVIDAD

DIESEL VS GASOLINE

AUTOR

ABNNER GABRIEL SIERRA PARADA

INSTRUCTOR

ADRIANA CIFUENTES MEDINA

BOGOTA 18/05/2020
1. Before you read the passage talk about these questions, talk about these questions.

1. What are some different types of fuel for vehicles?

R: the different types of fuels are diesel and gasoline
2. In what part of an engine does fuel ignite?
R: fuel ignites in engine combustion chambers

2. Read the advice column. Then, choose the correct answers.

1. What is the purpose of the column?

A to show ways to use less fuel

B to state the benefits of diesel fuel
C to explain the process of combustion
D to compare different types of engines

2. How is a gasoline engine different from a diesel engine?

A a gas engine release more pollutants
B a gas engine uses spark plugs for ignition
C a gas engine needs more time to warm up
D a gas engine has a smaller fuel injection pump

3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a diesel engine?

A air and fuel mix before entering the chamber
B it is more durable than a gasoline engine
C it doesn’t burn as clean a gasoline engine
D gasoline cannot be used in it
3. Read the sentence pair. Choose where the words best fit the blanks

1. Clean diesel / biodiesel

A. plants are a main source for biodiesel
B. Clean diesel was created because regular diesel had too many pollutants

2. Heat up / run on
A. when you start engines they Heat up
B. most cars today run on gasoline

3. Durable / maintenance
A. all vehicles require some maintenance
B. a Durable engine will last a last a long time

4. Gasoline / diesel
A. Diesel engines do not use spark plugs
B Gasoline engines are the most common today

3. Place the words and phrases from the wprd bank under the correct heading

Gasoline and diesel engine Diesel engines only

compression ratio fuel injection pump

glow plug combustion chamber

combustion chamber precombustion chamber

 4. Group work take turns giving other suggestions for using the items in part A.
 Make sure to disconnect the battery terminal negative first
 Be sure not to exceed oil levels
 Try to keep the work area clean
 Try not to cut CAN network cables
 Remember to use personal protection items
 Don´t forget to read the manufacturer's manual

5. Write two suggestions you hear for each thing.

 Video camera: Make sure to put in the battery carefully
 GPS System: Make sure to get the exact adress
 ATM card: Don´t forget to count your money before you walk.