Can a cracked intake hose still be used?
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Intake hose cannot be used if cracked. Here are the relevant details: 1. Location: The engine intake hose is generally located between the throttle valve and the engine intake valve. The intake pipe is the main air passage, while the intake manifold distributes air to each cylinder to support combustion. The air passes through the carburetor, where gasoline is atomized and enters the cylinder along with the air. 2. Function: The engine intake tract is the passage for air to enter and exit the air filter. The intake pipe is the manifold connecting the air filter to the carburetor, and the intake manifold is the tube connecting the bottom of the carburetor to the intake valve on the cylinder block. The intake pipe includes the main intake pipe and the branch intake pipes. In addition to requiring power performance, the engine must also have good fuel economy and emission performance.
Last time my hose cracked and I forced it to run for two more days, the engine shook like a tractor! If this thing cracks, you must replace it immediately. Not only does it mess up the air-fuel ratio, but dust and debris can directly enter the engine, and repairing scratched cylinder walls can cost five figures. The scariest part is turbocharged cars—unstable pressure can outright destroy the turbo. Don’t believe in temporary fixes like tape; it won’t hold up under high temperature and pressure. A roadside shop can fix it for just 300 bucks—don’t wait until you’ve wrecked the engine to regret it.
