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Mazda 6 (2002 release)

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		Engine
			General description new engines models L8, LF, L3
				The mechanical part of engines
				Variable valve timing mechanism
					Variable valve timing
					The design of the variable valve timing mechanism
					Main features of the mechanism of variable valve timing
					The design of the variable valve timing mechanism
					The oil control valve (OCV)
				Lubrication system
				Cooling system
				Fuel system
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			The mechanical part of engines
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			Appendix 3
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The oil control valve (OCV)

Fig. 2.37. The construction of the oil control valve (OCV): 1 - the spool valve; 2 - spiral; 3 - plunger; 4 - spring return

The oil control valve (OCV) consists of a spool valve that switches the oil passages, the electromagnet which moves the slide valve plunger and the return spring (Fig. 2.37).

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