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BASIC EXPLANATION OF A GASOLINE ENGINE

Each car engine (excluding Rotary) has four strokes (Technically 5)

INTAKE(1)

COMPRESSION(2)

IGNITION(3)

POWER(4) This stroke isn't always considered when talking about engines.

EXHAUST(5)

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INTAKE: Air and fuel come into the cylinder through the Intake valves.

The spark from the

COMPRESSION: The Air and Fuel mix, and compress as the piston goes up.

IGNITION: plug ignites the air/fuel mix.

POWER: The mini explosion inside the cylinder throws the piston back down causing the next piston to rise up in the same procedure.

EXHAUST: The Burned up air/fuel mix exits the cylinder through the Exhaust Valves.

For A little more explanation, and a little for in depth answers with pictures go to

WWW.Wikipedia.com @ this link... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-stroke_engine

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