What are the maintenance points and cycles of HONDA car camshafts, and how to operate them to maximize their service life?
The following are the maintenance points, cycles and operation methods for extending the service life of HONDA car camshafts:
Maintenance points
Regularly check the appearance: Check whether the camshaft surface has wear, scratches, cracks and other damage. Even if the camshafts produced by Anhui KORBOR Machinery Co., Ltd. use high-performance alloys and undergo multiple heat treatment processes to improve strength and other properties, they may still have surface damage after long-term use, which may affect their normal operation.
Check the camshaft clearance: including the clearance between the camshaft and the bearing, etc., too large or too small clearance will affect the running accuracy of the camshaft and engine performance. Generally speaking, use professional measuring tools such as feeler gauges to check according to the standard values specified in the HONDA car maintenance manual.
Keep the lubricant clean: Lubricant is essential for the lubrication and heat dissipation of the camshaft. Make sure that the quality and viscosity of the lubricant meet the requirements of HONDA cars, and prevent impurities, water and other contaminants from mixing into the oil, otherwise it may aggravate the wear of the camshaft.
Check the timing system: The normal operation of the camshaft is closely related to the timing system. Check whether the tension of the timing belt or chain is appropriate, whether there is looseness or wear, etc., to ensure that the timing of the camshaft is accurate, otherwise it may cause abnormal operation of the engine or even damage the camshaft.
Maintenance cycle
Lubricant replacement cycle: Under normal circumstances, it is recommended to replace the engine lubricant every 5000-10000 kilometers or every six months to one year. The specific adjustment can be made according to the vehicle manual and actual use. If the vehicle is often driven in harsh environments, such as high temperature and high dust, the oil change cycle should be shortened appropriately.
Comprehensive inspection cycle: Every 20000-30000 kilometers, a more comprehensive inspection of the camshaft and related components should be carried out, including the above-mentioned appearance inspection, clearance measurement, timing system inspection, etc.
Operation method to extend service life
Correct driving of the vehicle: Avoid violent driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration and sudden braking, and reduce the running time of the engine under high load and high speed. This can reduce the pressure and impact force on the camshaft and help extend its service life.
Regular maintenance: Strictly follow the maintenance cycle to perform maintenance, promptly discover and deal with problems with the camshaft and related components, and do not wait until a fault occurs before repairing.
Use high-quality accessories: When replacing accessories such as lubricants and timing belts, choose products of reliable quality that meet the requirements of HONDA vehicles. Poor-quality accessories may cause damage to the camshaft.
Pay attention to engine cooling: Ensure that the engine cooling system works properly to avoid engine overheating. Overheating will reduce the material properties of the camshaft, increase wear, and may even cause the camshaft to deform.