In a four-stroke engine, what is the correct order of the strokes?
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Correct answer to question 1 (Auto & Shop Information): Intake, compression, power, exhaust
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The cycle draws the mixture in, squeezes it, burns it to drive the piston down, then pushes the spent gas out. Only the power stroke produces work; the other three consume it, which is why an engine needs a flywheel.
Updated: November 2026