Valve: A-Z Car Parts Guide: Discovery Channel

Valve

A valve is a device that opens and seals a hole. On a car's engine, the valves open at the top of a cylinder to allow air to enter the chamber, beginning the combustion cycle. At the end of the cycle, the valves open to allow exhaust to escape.

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