13231EY00E Nissan LIFTER-VALVE, Price: 28.62$, Weight: 0.03kg

Premium Hydraulic Valve Lifter for Performance and Longevity

The hydraulic valve lifter is a crucial component of your car’s engine, responsible for maintaining zero clearance in the valve train. This ensures that the engine runs smoothly, with minimal noise and optimal efficiency. Without a functioning hydraulic valve lifter, your engine could experience increased wear, reduced performance, and decreased fuel efficiency.

Functionality and Importance

Hydraulic valve lifters are engineered to utilize the oil pressure from the engine to adjust the valve clearance automatically. This adjustment helps in absorbing the excess clearance that occurs due to the thermal expansion of the engine components. The lifter ensures the engine's valves open and close at the precise moments for seamless combustion cycles.

Potential Issues When Lifters Fail

If a valve lifter wears out or fails, it can lead to a ticking sound from the engine bay, indicating the valve train is no longer effectively dampened. If left unchecked, it can cause further damage like bent valves, worn camshafts, or even a need for a complete engine rebuild.

Vehicle Compatibility

• Q50
• M
• M35/45
• Q60/G Convertible
• Qx70/Fx
• Q60/G Coupe
• Q40/G Sedan
• Qx80/Qx56
• Qx50/Ex
• G37 Sedan
• Q70/M
• Q70/M Hybrid