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Which valve is intake and which exhaust?

Intake Valve

* Allows the air-fuel mixture to enter the cylinder.

* Located on the head of the cylinder.

* Opens when the piston moves down the cylinder.

* Closes when the piston moves up the cylinder.

Exhaust Valve

* Allows the exhaust gasses to escape from the cylinder.

* Located on the head of the cylinder.

* Opens when the piston moves up the cylinder.

* Closes when the piston moves down the cylinder.