Definition of «hydraulic tappets»

Hydraulic tappets are tiny components in an engine that help ensure smooth and efficient operation by controlling the opening and closing of valves. They use fluid pressure to maintain the correct clearance between the tappet and the valve, allowing the engine to run smoothly and quietly.

Sentences with «hydraulic tappets»

This engine does not use hydraulic tappets, so every 60,000 miles of mileage (90,000 km) you should regulate the valves to avoid appearing of irritable ticking noise. (mywikimotors.com)
You can also get tappet noise and this can also be make worse by using too thin oil as thin oil escapes too quickly from hydraulic tappets. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
The noise could be hydraulic tappets building oil pressure or a little piston slap, which is acceptable as long as it clears when warm. (evo.co.uk)
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