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four-stroke cycle
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four-stroke cycle [¦fȯr ¦strōk ′sī·kəl]
(mechanical engineering)
An internal combustion engine cycle completed in four piston strokes; includes a suction stroke, compression stroke, expansion stroke, and exhaust stroke.


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However on the other hand for slow speed trolling a four cycle engine will completely out compete the two cycles.
Thirteen of the participating 15 universities/colleges choose to use four cycle engines due to their "supposed inherent" benefits, while just two utilized a two-cycle engine, one being the University of Waterloo.
The Company has tested the Air Vapor Flow System (AFS) which tests to date indicate lower pollution and better fuel economy in small four cycle engines.
 
 
 
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