The Four Strokes

• Induction - The cycle which draws in the fuel/air mixture as the piston moves down the cylinder.
• Compression - When the slug of fuel/air is compressed and ignited as the piston rises within the cylinder.
• Power - When the ignited fuel/air mixture creates power and drives the piston down.
• Exhaust - Where all the waste, used/unused gases are pushed out of the cylinder as the piston rises.

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