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The piston sucks the fuel in from underneath through the reed cage and its forced up the holes in the side of the cylinder to the top of the piston, then it ignites and goes out the exhaust

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What is a two-cycle engine how does it work?

compression power


Is two cycle oil and two stroke oil the same?

Yes. A 2 cycle engine is also called a 2 stroke engine.


Will 2 cycle engine oil work for lawnmower?

Only if it is a 2 cycle engine and you mix the oil with the gasoline. If it is a 4 cycle engine, then using 2 cycle oil will destroy the engine over time. Use SAE 10w30 synthetic oil in your air cooled 4 cycle engine.


Why does a two cycle engine require more oil than a 4 cycle engine?

Because a 2 Cycle Engine burns the oil in the gas, and in a 4 cycle engine, it sits in the oil pan, and it isn't supposed to burn it at all.


How does a weedwacker engine work?

It is a 2 cycle or 2 stroke engine. Click the link.


How many spark plugs does a two cycle engine have?

Two cycle (two Stroke) engines generally have one spark plug per cylinder. So a four cylinder, 2 cycle engine will have 4 spark plugs.


Can you use 4-cycle engine oil in 2-cycle engine?

You can not use 4-cycle oil in a 2-cycle engine because the four cycle oil will not mix it is not designed to.Two cycle oil is designed to mix with fule to lube the two cycle parts in your motor.


Can you use two cycle oil in a four cycle lawnmower engine?

NO, not as lubrication in the crankcase.


What are the two types of engine?

Based on(1) Diesel Cycle and (2) Dual cycle


Is semi synthetic two cycle oil good for engine?

If it is a 2 cycle engine then it is fine. If it is a 4 cycle engine then NO, do not use this oil. Always use the exact oil that is recommended by the manufacture.


What is two advantages of a four stroke cycle engine over a two stroke cycle engine?

Pollution - 4 stroke has far less unburnt hydrocarbon in the exhaust.


How car engines work?

A car engine is a four cycle internal combustion engine, there are four cycles. 1. inlet cycle 2. compression cycle 3. ignition cycle 4. exhaust cycle hope this helps