Suitable for:
Petrol engines only
Opel Corsa OPC 1.6T
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6/1.8
Chevrolet Orlando 1.8
Opel Astra H 1.6/1.8
In a vehicle engine, an oil sprayer, also known as an oil jet or piston cooling jet, is a nozzle that sprays oil underneath the piston crown to cool it down and provide additional lubrication.
This process helps prevent overheating and wear on the piston.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Piston Cooling: High-performance engines, especially those in cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles, generate significant heat.
Oil spray nozzles, situated in the engine block beneath each piston, squirt a stream of oil upwards to cool the piston crown.
Lubrication: Beyond cooling, the oil spray also helps lubricate the piston small end, which can be challenging to reach with traditional lubrication systems, especially in cases where the small end is not pressure-fed.
What's in the box
1 x Bolt
1 x Oil sprayer