What are the effects of excessive and insufficient valve clearance on the engine?

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PaigeLynn
07/30/25 5:55am
Excessive valve clearance will cause the intake and exhaust valves to open late and close early, shortening the intake and exhaust time. The valve opening will be reduced, altering the normal valve timing, resulting in insufficient engine intake and incomplete exhaust. This leads to a decrease in engine power. Additionally, it will cause impact noise between components of the valve train, accelerating wear. Relevant information about automotive engines is as follows: 1. Introduction: The automotive engine is the device that provides power to the vehicle, serving as the heart of the car. It determines the vehicle's power performance, fuel economy, stability, and environmental friendliness. Common gasoline and diesel engines are both types of reciprocating piston internal combustion engines. 2. Classification: Based on different power sources, automotive engines can be categorized into diesel engines, gasoline engines, electric vehicle motors, and hybrid power types, among others.
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