Long Beach Bixby Knolls Camshaft Repair

If you are driving on the 405 and notice unusual noises like backfiring, popping, or tapping sounds coming from the top of your car’s engine or experience a dead miss or loss of engine power, it may indicate a camshaft problem. In such cases, Orozco’s Auto Service in Long Beach Bixby Knolls is recommended.

The camshaft is a critical component of an internal combustion engine and consists of over 200 moving parts. If it becomes damaged, the engine’s performance suffers, and it cannot function correctly.

The camshaft’s function and its impact on engine performance can be challenging to understand for those who haven’t disassembled a car engine before. However, it is worth exploring how it works.

When fuel and air mix and ignite, the engine’s pistons move up and down in its cylinders. To allow oxygen in and expel the exhaust gases produced by the explosion, the valves at the top of the cylinders must open and close.

According to experts at Orozco’s Auto Service of Long Beach Bixby Knolls, the camshaft is responsible for opening and closing each cylinder’s valves at the correct moment and duration. The camshaft consists of “lobes” or “cams” that push rocker arms while rotating. As the camshaft rotates, it raises the outside of the rocker arm, allowing the inside to press on the valve and open it. The rocker arm returns to its initial position, releasing the pressure on the valve as the camshaft continues to rotate, and the valve spring closes the valve. This precise timing with the vehicle’s ignition ensures smooth engine operation and efficient power production.

Camshafts can be driven by a belt, chain, or gear set, and some engines have camshafts that are pushed from below, while others sit on top of the motor and work from “overhead.” The latter design may feature a pair of camshafts. Certain cam designs allow for the timing of when the valves are open to vary, creating different power profiles at different engine speeds with a series of computer controls.

Repairing a car’s camshaft is not recommended due to the manufacturing processes involved. Although some high-performance engines use repairable camshafts, it’s usually not practical or cost-effective for the average car on the road. Therefore, replacing the camshaft with a new one is the best option, and Orozco’s Auto Service is the optimal choice in this situation.

If you’re concerned about the condition of your camshaft or would like to have your vehicle inspected, call Orozco’s Auto Service of Long Beach Bixby Knolls today at 562-427-4256. By keeping your vehicle in good condition, you’ll ensure the safety of yourself, your loved ones, and those around you!

Orozco’s Auto Service Long Beach / Bixby Knolls – Los Angeles County CA
3619 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA USA
Call Today: 562-427-4256 – Auto/Fleet/Diesel Service Repair

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