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I have heard that some pieces of outdoor power equipment use 2-cycle engines. What is the difference between a 2-cycle and a 4-cycle engine?

April 26, 2017difference engine engines equipment heard Outdoor pieces power

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I have heard that some pieces of outdoor power equipment use 2-cycle engines. What is the difference between a 2-cycle and a 4-cycle engine?

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The 2-cycle engines require that special oil be mixed with gasoline in exact quantities. This mixture is added to the engine to provide lubrication. The 4-cycle engines use separate compartments for gasoline and oil and thus the oil and gasoline are not mixed.