Timing Is Everything: How Nissan Engines Control Timing
An overview of how two popular engines control the timing of their camshafts, including timing chains, tensioners, guides, and sprockets.
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Nissan Continuous Valve Timing Control Systems (CVTCS)
Before Continuous Valve Timing Systems, engineers had to make a choice – optimize valve timing for a smooth efficient idle; optimize for top end power; or, most often, compromise somewhere in the middle, losing some efficiency on both ends.
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The Basics of Nissan’s VVEL System
Here’s an overview of Nissan’s Variable Valve Event and Lift system. We’ll look at which Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are equipped with VVEL, how the system functions, and maintenance considerations.
Knocking Out Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) – NOx Failure without a MIL
NOx failure without a MIL is not very common on newer Nissan and Infiniti cars, but older vehicles still have this type of emissions failure.
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