The document describes the workings of a four-stroke petrol engine. It operates on the Otto cycle, with the piston performing four strokes - intake, compression, power, and exhaust. Four-stroke petrol engines are commonly used in automobiles, transportation vehicles, generators, aircraft and marine engines due to their higher efficiency, lower pollution levels, less wear and tear, quieter operation, and ability to run cleaner without added oil in the fuel. They give high rpm at low power.