What is the method for identifying the number of cylinders in a car?
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Methods for identifying the number of cylinders in a car: 1. Check the spark plugs - the number of spark plugs in a gasoline car corresponds to the number of cylinders, while in a diesel car, the number of fuel injectors indicates the number of cylinders; 2. Inspect the ignition wires - traditionally, the number of ignition wires matched the number of cylinders, but many modern cars no longer have separate ignition wires as they are integrated with the ignition coils (one coil per cylinder), so the number of ignition coils equals the number of cylinders; 3. Examine the engine configuration - the letter 'L' denotes an inline engine, the accompanying number represents the cylinder count, and 'V' indicates a V-type engine. It's often difficult to determine the cylinder count visually from the exterior, though some models display this information on the front fenders or rear of the vehicle.