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What does a diesel engine running lean mean?
ALess fuel than petrol
BLess air than needed
CExactly the ideal ratio
DMore air than needed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. More air than needed
Diesel fuel is burned as it is injected, so extra air beyond the stoichiometric need is present.
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