2014 - Mazda6 - Engine

OIL SHOWER PIPE [SKYACTIV-G 2.5]

Outline

• Mechanical resistance loss has been reduced through structural changes to achieve optimum fuel economy. An oil shower pipe has been adopted as a part of this structural change.

Purpose, Function

• The oil shower pipe injects engine oil to lubricate the contact points of the cam and rocker arm. As a result, wear resistance of sliding part is reduced.

Construction

• The oil shower pipe is installed to the camshaft cap.

  

• The oil shower pipe utilizes the engine oil injection holes at the top of the camshaft.

  

Operation

• The oil shower pipe injects engine oil from the engine oil injection holes using hydraulic pressure.