What does a variable timing oil control valve do?
Oil control valves are usually found in engines with variable valve timing systems, which help to improve the overall performance of the engine and help to provide improved gas mileage and lower emissions. The OCV protects many moving parts inside the engine.
How is the oil control valve ( OCV ) used?
Oil Control Valves. The Oil Control Valve (OCV) is a a critical part used in every engine that is fitted with variable valve technology (VVT). A single control valve will regulate the supply of oil to a designated VVT hub, to advance or retard the timing by altering the camshaft angle position.
What happens if your oil control valve goes bad?
An oil control valve (also referred to as a VVT solenoid) is an important component of a vehicle with a variable valve timing (VVT) system. The existence of the system aims to control the performance of the engine utilizing two methods to retard and advance camshaft angle. If your oil control valve goes bad, you’ll have problems.
When to check a FAI oil control valve?
FAI recommend checking the Oil Control valves when undertaking a TCK replacement as these are often overlooked and a potential cause of the initial failure. The FAI OCV range offers exceptional value and every part has been developed and manufactured in a tier one OE factory.
What causes the oil control valve to activate?
When the RPM of your engine increases, this means more demand is being placed on it. The oil control valve will activate as this happens. This demand does not just mean that you’re accelerating the vehicle and going faster. It could also mean that you’re putting more of a load on the vehicle or you’re trying to drive uphill.
What should you know about the oil control valve?
Therefore, to know about the failing oil control valve symptoms, it is crucial to understand the basic functioning of it, beforehand. This component has its own significance in any automobile smooth operation. Being regulated by engine control module, it is also known as engine oil solenoid valve.
How does the PCM control the oil control valve?
The PCM/ECM will control the valve and let it know about the appropriate actions based on the engine’s performance demands. There are certain symptoms, which needs immediate attention for repair, and smooth functioning of oil control valve. Some of them include: 1. Poor Fuel Economy
FAI recommend checking the Oil Control valves when undertaking a TCK replacement as these are often overlooked and a potential cause of the initial failure. The FAI OCV range offers exceptional value and every part has been developed and manufactured in a tier one OE factory.
What is the function of the oil solenoid valve?
Being regulated by engine control module, it is also known as engine oil solenoid valve. This valve controls the flow of oil into the engine’s camshaft. If the oil does not reach inappropriate amount, it may hamper the normal functionality of the engine.