Are Both valves closed on the power and exhaust strokes?

Answer 1

In a four-stroke engine, both the intake and exhaust valves are closed during the power stroke, allowing for maximum pressure to build from the combustion of the air-fuel mixture. Similarly, during the exhaust stroke, both valves are also closed momentarily after the power stroke until the piston moves up to expel the exhaust gases. However, the intake valve opens before the power stroke begins, and the exhaust valve opens at the end of the power stroke to facilitate the exhaust process. Thus, while both valves are closed during the power and exhaust strokes themselves, they open at specific times in the cycle.