How to Adjust Valves on a 4-Cylinder Car
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Methods for adjusting valves on a 4-cylinder car: 1. Use standard shims during assembly to compensate for the valve clearance by measuring the gap and placing shims on the valve tappets. However, new shims will be needed once wear occurs. 2. Utilize hydraulic lifters, which automatically adjust the clearance. These do not require adjustment unless they fail. 3. For older gasoline engines, adjust the screw on the rocker arm to compensate for the clearance when the valve is fully closed. Function of valves: They are responsible for introducing air into the engine and expelling exhaust gases after combustion. The intake valve draws air into the engine to mix with fuel for combustion, while the exhaust valve expels the burned gases and dissipates heat.