Leaking intake manifold symptoms
The intake manifold has an important function for the engine. At least four functions of the intake manifold for the engine, namely as an air intake channel, create air turbulence, make the air and fuel mixture more homogeneous and adjust the flow and volume of intake air according to engine needs.
When the intake manifold can not work properly, then all these functions will disrupt. One of the problems that often occur in the intake manifold is leaking air. Yes, air leaks in the intake manifold can cause several symptoms of engine work disturbances and several other things.
This article will share information regarding the leaking intake manifold symptoms of a car that we can recognize when checking the engine. Check out the symptoms of a leaking car intake manifold below.
1. An unusual hissing noise from the intake manifold
One of the most common signs that a car's intake manifold is leaking is when an unusual hissing noise occurs in the intake manifold. The hissing sound is also often heard when the engine is running, but the sound is unclear when the intake manifold leaks.
When the car's intake manifold leaks, this hissing noise sound is very loud, especially at idling and low rpm. This noise will be heard along the intake manifold, from the air filter to the intake manifold.
2. The engine is shaking when gassed and looks like it's about to die
In addition to the appearance of hissing noise, a leaking intake manifold also shows signs when the engine is running, especially when gassing. A leaky intake manifold will cause the air and fuel mixture to become unsuitable.
In this case, the air that enters the engine cylinder will increase and is not proportional to the amount of fuel sprayed or injected into the combustion chamber. As a result, the engine becomes shaking when gassed. Even more, the engine feels like it's about to die.
In injection system cars, the amount of incoming air will be detected by the airflow sensor. Data from the airflow sensor is sent to the ECU as a basis for determining the time and volume of fuel injection.
When there is an air leak in the intake manifold, the amount of fuel injected is no longer appropriate; even when on the gas, the incoming air will also increase so that the engine becomes sluggish when on the gas and seems to want to die.
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3. Engine vibrates at idling and low rpm
In addition to the shaking engine, this leaky intake manifold sign will also show symptoms of the engine vibrating at idling rpm and low rpm. As a result of an inappropriate air-fuel mixture, the air-fuel ratio becomes unbalanced. The resulting mixture becomes a lean mixture.
This condition will result in the combustion that occurs in the combustion chamber is also not normal, so the power generated by the engine during combustion is also not optimal and bring result the engine vibrating at idling rpm and low rpm.