Vehicle Maintenance

In a petrol engine, which component generates the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture?

Question image: In a petrol engine, which component generates the spark that ignites the air-fue
  • The spark plug
  • B The alternator
  • C The radiator
  • D The oil dipstick

Why this is the correct answer

In petrol engines, the spark plug generates the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture. It must be kept clean and replaced when necessary.

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