* Looking from the front of the engine (radiator side): The cylinders are numbered 1-8, starting with the front passenger side cylinder and going in a sequential order, alternating banks. So, 1, 3, 5, 7 are on the passenger side, and 2, 4, 6, 8 are on the driver's side.
* Firing order: The firing order, which dictates the sequence of combustion in the cylinders, is typically 1-6-5-4-3-8-7-2. This is important for things like diagnosing misfires.
Therefore, while the physical numbering is straightforward left-to-right and front-to-back, the firing order is crucial for understanding the engine's operation.
