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What is the difference between a 4-cycle engine and a 2-cycle engine?

Michael Kreiger ∙

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∙ 7mo ago

Updated: 2/19/2025

A 4-cycle engine completes four steps (intake, compression, power, exhaust) in one cycle, while a 2-cycle engine completes these steps in just two cycles. This results in differences in efficiency, power output, and maintenance requirements between the two types of engines.

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