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When you open the hood of a car, you are faced with a complex assembly of parts and components that allow the vehicle to start. One of the key elements inside the engine is the camshaft. In the following, we explained what a camshaft is, what are the potential failures and how important it is for the overall operation of the engine.
What is a camshaft?
A camshaft is a mechanical engine component whose task is to control the opening and closing of the valves inside the cylinders. The valves allow air to enter and exhaust gases to exit during the combustion process. The camshaft is connected to the camshaft and rotates in accordance with the engine cycles, allowing synchronized valve opening and closing.
Possible Camshaft Failures
This vital component can be subject to various failures. Some of the most common problems are broken shafts, damaged valves and worn bearings.
Intensive engine work and high torques can lead to camshaft breakage. Which further can cause serious engine problems. If there is a problem with the synchronization of the camshaft and the valves, it can happen that the valves hit the pistons, which leads to damage to the valves, pistons, as well as all other parts. When it comes to the bearings on which the camshaft rotates, over time their wear, irregular rotation and reduced engine performance occur.
Maintenance of the camshaft
In order for this component to last as long as possible, it is important to properly and regularly replace the engine oil and filter. Clean and properly viscous oil provides lubrication and reduces wear. In addition to the oil, the air filter protects the engine from impurities and helps to preserve it. Then, regular servicing of the fuel system prevents deposits of impurities on the camshaft and valves, which allows for better fuel combustion and less deposit formation. For many, an unimportant item is proper engine heating. Before you start driving, wait a few seconds. This helps reduce wear on the shaft, as well as other components. Finally, go to the service center regularly so that experts can inspect all components, identify potential problems in time and take steps to solve them before they become more serious.
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