Will a car start with three cylinders?

In most cases, a car will not start with only three cylinders functioning properly. A typical car engine has four or more cylinders, and if one or more cylinders are not working, the engine will have difficulty starting and will run rough. This is because the engine relies on all of its cylinders to generate enough power to start and run properly. If one or more cylinders are not functioning, the engine will not be able to produce enough power to overcome the resistance of the car's transmission and drive train. Additionally, the engine may misfire and produce rough running, which can cause further damage to the engine.