Solenoid, Multiple Displacement: Description
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The Multi Displacement System (MDS) selectively deactivates cylinders 1, 4, 6, and 7, to improve fuel economy. It has two modes of operation:
- 8 cylinders for acceleration and heavy loads.
- 4 cylinders for cruising and city traffic.
The main components of the Multi Displacement System are:
- Unique MDS camshaft.
- Deactivating roller tappets.
- 4 control valves/solenoids.
- control valve/solenoid wiring harness.
- oil temp sensor.