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Re: Controlling petrol engines by injected fuel amount?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 12/4/2006 17 Replies

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Simple answer...spark ignition. Petrol needs correct air/fuel ratio to ignite from spark. Diesel doesn't need "ratio", all available fuel is burned. I think you are asking why petrol can't be injected... Login to read more.

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