Do buses use Turbo?

Buses and trucks generally use a 6 cylinder in-line diesel engine and using a turbocharger can improve the thermal efficiency of the engine and also can control the emission level to an extent. Though old buses are not equipped with turbocharger the buses manufactured nowadays are fitted with a turbocharger.



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