How does cylinder deactivation work? When not needed, the system shuts down fuel supply to the cylinders not being used and closes the valves. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) rocker arm ...

If there's one bit of car tech that sounds like a contradiction, it's cylinder deactivation. (And no, we're not suggesting filling up some of the cylinders with super glue — that would lead to a ...

When installing a performance cam, many owners lose the engine’s cylinder deactivation feature. Here’s why you may want to keep it active. Manufacturers of modern V-8 engines have realized that we don ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems provides a closer look at how Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) and Active Decompression Technology (ADT) improves emissions, fuel economy and driver comfort in an International LT625 ...

28 Sep 2011, 12:26 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu // Prepare your beach gear, as you’re about to get some internal combustion tan - the latest Mercedes-Benz video takes directly under the hood of the new SLK ...

There are several instances where knowing the location of cylinder number 1 matters, especially for DIY enthusiasts. It's not just trivia, but crucial when diagnosing engine misfires, replacing spark ...