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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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A die cast, structural aluminum oil pan adds further stiffness and provides further noise reduction. Continuously variable valve timing is featured in all engines on both inlet and exhaust sides, except the 1.6-liter The coolant thermostat and the oil pump are electronically controlled to improve engine heat up. liter turbo.

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Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption

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Distinguishing features versus the M157 include new intake air ducting, new cylinder heads, the modified valve drive, an adapted oil supply system and an optimized crankcase. The cylinder shut-off system is enabled by an engine management system with 16 hydraulic actuators and a complex oil supply system in the cylinder head.

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Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold. A wastegate opens to regulate the compressor drive power by letting excess exhaust gases escape through the exhaust pipe. Variable-flow oil pump. Piston-cooling oil jets. Oil-water cooler. Turbo Airflow.

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