Where is the air diverter valve located on a car?
Where is the air diverter valve located on a car?
For purposes of this HOW TO article, we’ll assume that you’re replacing a singularly air diverter valve; which is common with Ford and GM four cylinder engines and some six cylinder engines. This component is typically located on the passenger side of the engine compartment and secured to a bracket near the exhaust system.
What happens when an air diverter valve is not working?
The air supply pump is damaged. When the air pump is not working property, it will not supply the diverter valve with ample air in which to “divert” to the intake, air cleaner or the exhaust system. This can cause the mechanical components inside this valve to wear prematurely.
What kind of material is an air diverter valve made of?
Most air diverter valves are metallic, but some are made from hardened plastic. As the above image indicates, there are three air supply lines that are attached to this component. The air diverter valve is typically secured to a bracket with two bolts (which is what the two holes on the left side of the unit are for).
How much fuel can you burn without an air diverter valve?
When the unit works as designed, engines can burn up to 90% of the fuel that enters the engine. Without it, the efficiency of the burn can drop to 75 to 80%. It’s clearly obvious then that the proper maintenance of this component is critical for the overall performance of today’s engines.
For purposes of this HOW TO article, we’ll assume that you’re replacing a singularly air diverter valve; which is common with Ford and GM four cylinder engines and some six cylinder engines. This component is typically located on the passenger side of the engine compartment and secured to a bracket near the exhaust system.
How can you tell if your air diverter valve is bad?
Another very common sign that you will notice when there is a problem with the air diverter valve is the check engine light being on. The onboard computer system that is built into your car will be alerted of the issues with the air diverter valve and will turn the light on to warn you.
Most air diverter valves are metallic, but some are made from hardened plastic. As the above image indicates, there are three air supply lines that are attached to this component. The air diverter valve is typically secured to a bracket with two bolts (which is what the two holes on the left side of the unit are for).
Do you need tools to replace air diverter valve?
To remove the air diverter valve, you’ll only need a few supplies and tools for most cars, trucks, and SUVs. However, like any other replacement project, it’s always a good idea to purchase and review the service manual for the vehicle you are working on; as instructions, supplies and tools may be different for each vehicle.
