Why Does an Engine Suffer from Oxygen Deficiency?
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Automobile engine oxygen deficiency is caused by a clogged air filter. What is an engine: An engine is a mechanism that converts other forms of energy into kinetic energy. The primary form of automobile engines is internal combustion engines, which use cylinders and pistons as the conversion mechanism. Classification of engines: Based on fuel type, engines can be categorized into gasoline engines, diesel engines, and engines that use hydrogen, natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas as fuel. Their combustion processes are similar to those of gasoline engines. Based on intake methods, engines can be classified into naturally aspirated, turbocharged, supercharged, twincharged (supercharger + turbocharger), twin-turbocharged, triple-turbocharged, quad-turbocharged, and twin-supercharged engines.
Last time I drove my old Jetta on mountain roads, I experienced the engine gasping for air. After checking, I found these reasons: the air filter was clogged like a beehive and couldn't suck in any air, the spark plug gap was worn so large that ignition was difficult, and the exhaust pipe had a cracked joint causing exhaust pressure to go haywire. The most annoying part was the fuel pump filter screen being clogged with impurities from low-quality gasoline, leading to insufficient fuel supply. This thing lacking oxygen is like someone running with their mouth covered—at best, you step on the gas and it just roars without moving, at worst, the engine overheats and seizes. It's recommended to check the intake and exhaust systems every 20,000 km, and in high-humidity areas, it's best to use water-removing gasoline additives.
