How does combustion occur in a gas engine of a car? ( 1 point ) Carbon dioxide and gasoline are compressed in the engine, and a spark plug ignites the fuel. Oxygen and gasoline are compressed in the engine, and a spark plug ignites the fuel. Oxygen and gasoline are compressed in the engine, and the fuel spontaneously ignites. Carbon dioxide and gasoline are compressed in the engine, and the fuel spontaneously ignites.