What is the function of the intake system?

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DelBrayden
07/29/25 10:29pm
The main function of the intake system is to deliver clean, dry, sufficient, and stable air to the engine to meet its requirements, preventing impurities and large particulate dust from entering the engine combustion chamber, which could cause abnormal wear. Another important function of the intake system is noise reduction. Below is a related introduction to the intake system: 1. Composition: The intake system consists of an air filter, air flow meter, intake pressure sensor, throttle body, auxiliary air valve, idle control valve, resonance chamber, power chamber, and intake manifold. 2. Principle: When the engine is running, the driver controls the throttle opening via the accelerator pedal to adjust the air intake and regulate engine operation. Air entering the engine passes through the air filter to remove impurities such as dust, then flows through the air flow meter, moves along the throttle passage into the power chamber, and is distributed to each cylinder via the intake manifold. During cold idle operation, some air bypasses the throttle through the auxiliary air valve or idle control valve and enters the cylinder directly.
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