Advertisement Product description:A cylinder is the power unit of an engine; it’s the chamber where the gasoline is burned and turned into power. (For more on what goes on inside the cylinders, see How Engines Work.) Most cars and SUV enginess have four, six, or eight cylinders. Generally, an engine with more cylinders produces more power, while an engine with fewer cylinders gets better fuel economy. Cylinders will either be arranged in a straight line or in two rows. |