Piston

Pistons are pivotal to the vehicle as it lets the engine convert power from the combustion into energy. That energy causes the vehicle to move, so the piston is key to the internal combustion. The piston are made and come in different forms as well as material to withstand all the pressure from combustion. There are also two types of rings which are the upper rings and the lower rings.

Piston features

The typical piston is used in diesel engines, and high power diesel engine work in extreme conditions. Maximum Pressure and temperature have been noted to be 20 MPa and 450 C. It is vital that the piston receives cooling and you can achieve that with the injectors providing oil.

Another feature about the piston is that they can accomplish gas sealing with the use of piston rings. A couple of iron rings are loosely placed onto the groves of the piston, then the rings are divided at a certain point in the rim which allows light pressure pressed onto the cylinder. The upper rings provide gas sealing, and the lower ring gives a U-shape outline to act as an oil scraper.

Common issues with a faulty piston

A bad piston can lead to bad fuel economy, a decline in engine performance, and oil consumption.