2016 – MX-5 – Engine

OIL SHOWER PIPE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

Outline

• Mechanical resistance loss has been reduced through structural changes to achieve optimum fuel economy. An oil shower pipe has been adopted as a part of this structural change.

Purpose, Function

• The oil shower pipe injects engine oil to lubricate the contact points of the cam and rocker arm. As a result, wear resistance of sliding part is reduced.

Construction

• The oil shower pipe is located on the camshaft cap.

  

• The oil shower pipe utilizes the engine oil injection holes at the top of all the cams.

  

Operation

• The oil shower pipe injects engine oil from the engine oil injection holes using hydraulic pressure.

  

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