FUNCTION
The Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) system is designed to control the intake and exhaust camshafts within a range of 40° and 35° respectively (of crankshaft angle) to provide valve timing that is optimally suited to the engine operating conditions. This improves torque in all the speed ranges as well as increasing fuel economy, and reducing exhaust emissions.
| *1 | Cam Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Bank 1 Exhaust Side) | *2 | Cam Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Bank 1 Intake Side) |
| *3 | VVT Sensor (Bank 1 Exhaust Side) | *4 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor |
| *5 | Cam Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Bank 2 Intake Side) | *6 | VVT Sensor (Bank 2 Exhaust Side) |
| *7 | Cam Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (Bank 2 Exhaust Side) | *8 | VVT Sensor (Bank 2 Intake Side) |
| *9 | Crankshaft Position Sensor | *10 | VVT Sensor (Bank 1 Intake Side) |
| *11 | ECM | *12 | Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly
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| *13 | Throttle Body with Motor Assembly
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The dual VVT-i system delivers excellent benefits in the different operating conditions as shown in the table below.
During Idling
| *1 | Earliest Timing (EX) |
| *2 | TDC |
| *3 | Latest Timing (IN) |
| *4 | BDC |
| Objective | Effect |
|---|---|
| Eliminating overlap reduces blow back to the intake side. |
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At Light Load
| *1 | TDC |
| *2 | To Advance Side (EX) |
| *3 | To Retard Side (IN) |
| *4 | BDC |
| Objective | Effect |
|---|---|
| Eliminating overlap reduces blow back to the intake side. | Engine stability is ensured |
At Medium Load
| *1 | To Advance Side (IN) |
| *2 | TDC |
| *3 | To Retard Side (EX) |
| *4 | BDC |
| Objective | Effect |
|---|---|
| Increasing overlap increases internal EGR to reduce pumping losses. |
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In Low to Medium Speed Range with Heavy Load
| *1 | TDC |
| *2 | To Retard Side (EX) |
| *3 | To Advance Side (IN) |
| *4 | BDC |
| Objective | Effect |
|---|---|
| Advancing the intake valve closing timing improves volumetric efficiency. | Improved torque in low to medium speed range |
In High Speed Range with Heavy Load
| *1 | TDC |
| *2 | To Retard Side (IN) |
| *3 | To Advance Side (EX) |
| *4 | BDC |
| Objective | Effect |
|---|---|
| Retarding the intake valve closing timing improves volumetric efficiency. | Improved output |
At Low Temperatures
| *1 | Earliest Timing (EX) |
| *2 | TDC |
| *3 | Latest Timing (IN) |
| *4 | BDC |
| Objective | Effect |
|---|---|
| Eliminating overlap reduces blow back to the intake side to stabilize the idle speed during fast idle. |
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Starting the Engine/Stopping the Engine
| *1 | Earliest Timing (EX) |
| *2 | TDC |
| *3 | Latest Timing (IN) |
| *4 | BDC |
| Objective | Effect |
|---|---|
| Eliminating overlap reduces blow back to the intake side. | Improved startability |