2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
No car will function without essential parts such as the engine and gearbox. For fastening each of them, an engine pillow is used, which provides maximum adhesion of the mechanism to the car body. Another important aspect is that it is thanks to such pillows in the passenger compartment that the vibration index, which is formed as a result of the operation of the motor and other mechanisms, decreases during driving. Airbags are available depending on the model and year of the car, so they can be divided into front and rear, as well as left and right.
Any engine mount is a kind of shock absorber that regulates the operation of all internal parts of the car. It consists of two elements, which are metal and rubber of high strength. Thanks to the first component, the engine mount secures any part in the most reliable way, does not allow it to move during movement, as well as during the braking process of the car. The metal case is attached to the motor from three sides, and to the gearbox from two, and connects these parts withbody. Rubber, which is part of the pillows, has a shock-absorbing effect, reduces the degree of vibration and wear of internal parts. Among the new types of pillows are also hydraulic, filled with glycol or another type of liquid. Such parts are used less often, although their technical characteristics are quite impressive.
The service life of the engine mounts depends on the mileage, as well as on how the machine is operated. Often, such parts fail due to the fact that they accumulate a lot of road debris, dust and dirt. This causes the rubber to harden, later it gradually detaches from the metal case and becomes unusable. It is the front engine mount that most often gets dirty and fails faster. Therefore, it is important to monitor its condition very carefully, checking not only rubber, but also metal, which can be damaged by corrosion, rust or machine oils.
The rear engine mount does not get dirty as quickly, its rubber wears out less often, and its iron retains its original characteristics longer. However, the condition of this part should also be constantly tested, because any defects can lead to unwanted damage that can happen to the car at the most inopportune moment. Checking and replacing the engine pads must be done in a car dealership, and not try to do it yourself. Otherwise, some of the parts that make the machine function may be damaged.
A sign that some kind of engine mount is out of order, has flown off or is damaged, there may be various noises in its operation and vibration. Often, shocks that occur during ignition, as well as during braking, are considered a sign of a breakdown of this part. Also, while driving, a faulty engine mount can generate a knock under the hood, which will be noticeable in the passenger compartment as well. In such cases, the replacement of the pillows is simply necessary, because they are responsible for the safe operation of the machine.
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