What does the engine's firing order describe?

The order in which cylinders fire.

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Why: Firing order is the sequence in which the engine's cylinders ignite their fuel mixture.

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Firing order keeps the engine in line.
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Answer: The order in which cylinders fire. Firing order is the sequence in which the engine's cylinders ignite their fuel mixture.

  1. Scouting America: Automotive Maintenance www.scouting.org/merit-badges/automotive-maintenance
    Explain the engine's firing order.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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