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1 - egines, enginemanagement variable compression ratio
variable compression ratio
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The crankshaft is supported on eccentric disks in the engine block. One toothed gear is moved via a lever and the eccentric disk turned in this way. The compression ratio is increased or reduced in this way. This can be seen very clearly when the crankshaft is turned.