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What does a valve seal do?
When air and fuel are mixed together, the valves in place manage how much of that mixture make it through the cylinders prior to the combustion process taking place. These valves have sleeves on them that prevent gases from leaking out of them, and the tops of those valves have seals which prevent oil from being pulled into the engine area. These seals are usually made out of a high-strength rubber and when they begin to suffer some wear and tear, you may notice major symptoms that point directly to your valve seals being worn out.
What are the symptoms of a worn-out seal?
Symptoms of bad valve seals resemble those of bad piston rings, and if either of those fails, the performance of your vehicle will be greatly reduced, along with noticeable other issues. In addition to just noticing these issues, it’s incredibly important that you pursue fixing them. If you leave a leaky, faulty valve and don’t pursue an immediate fix, you might see major damages down the road. Understanding what to look for is the first step in keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape.There are a few classic warning signs to keep an eye out for:
● Not enough accelerating power: when valve seals are damaged, the compression of the vehicle is reduced and causes your engine to lack in power. This will result in you not having enough accelerating power, something you’ll notice immediately when you attempt to accelerate.
● Too much oil being used: When valve seals are damaged, oil leaks into the combustion chamber. You’ll notice yourself going through oil at a rapid, unreasonable rate, and this could signify a leak as a result of a damaged or worn out seal.
● Exhaust smoke: If thick gray or white smoke is coming from your engine, take that as a major sign of a problem! This indicates that your vehicle is burning oil, and the only way that could be happening is if oil is leaking into the combustion chamber of your engine, often as a result of a damaged seal.
If you regularly maintain your vehicle, bring it to a professional when needed, and take care of damages as they occur, you are less likely to suffer a major problem when it comes to the health of your valve seals. Paying close attention to the performance of your vehicle can also help reduce the damage a worn out, needs-replacing valve can cause. So, keep alert when it comes to symptoms of issues in your vehicle.
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