General description of the exhaust system The exhaust system is an important component of the engine. It is designed to remove exhaust gases and reduce the content of harmful substances in the exhaust gas. In addition, the exhaust system reduces the noise...
Exhaust system — removal and installation The exhaust system can be removed as a piece by piece (links) or dismantle completely. The front pipe of the main muffler is a one-piece pipe and is cut when replacing the muffler. On the front pipe there is a...
Automotive catalyst Before installing a new catalyst, the car must be properly prepared. 1. Check the ignition system, fuel system and lambda probe function and make sure they are in good condition. 2. Replace the air filter element when...
Safety measures when working with ignition systems The probability of damage to expensive components when performing repair and adjustment work on your own is very high and therefore it is recommended that all work related to the ignition system be entrusted to a...
Ignition coil All engines with a fuel injection system are equipped with an ignition system controlled by the same electronic unit as the fuel injection system. This means that the ignition timing is constantly changing in order to...
Ignition System Components The main details of the ignition system are shown in illustration 3.0. 3.0 Components of the ignition system 1 - Electronic control unit 2 - Engine speed sensor 3 - Throttle valve angle potentiometer 4 - Coolant...
Spark plug The spark plugs have a thread diameter of 14 mm. The car manufacturer recommends using a certain type of spark plug to ensure the engine runs smoothly. The gap between the electrodes is not adjustable. The tightening...