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Abstract - The engine cylinder is a critical component in automobiles, withstanding extreme temperature fluctuations and thermal stress. Fins on the cylinder's surface improve heat transfer, allowing it to cool more efficiently. Conducting a thermal analysis on both the cylinder and the fins provides critical information about heat dissipation rates and temperature distribution within it. Increasing the surface area achieved with these fins improves heat dissipation. However, designing such a complex engine poses significant challenges. Our project's primary goal is to investigate thermal properties such as directional heat flux, total heat flux, and temperature distribution. This analysis involves varying parameters such as geometry (circular or rectangular), material (Aluminium Alloy 6061 T6, Structutal Steel), and fin thickness (2mm) of a square cylinder model created in SOLIDWORKS 2020. This model is then imported into ANSYS WORKBENCH-2024 to perform steady state thermal analysis. In this analysis, we use an average internal temperature and stagnant air as the cooling medium for the outer surface. We also use a reasonable Film Coefficient as our boundary condition.