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Eee | | CR | | Bi | | BENZ_Spec_Engine Brochure_nz_v2.indd 1 Design and construction V6 engine Mercedes-Benz engines are specifically designed for use in Mercedes-Benz diesel trucks. The block utilises a cast iron parent bore design which is induction-hardened at the top for extra strength around the combustion The combustion process for the engine is a four stroke diesel system incorporating high-pressure direct injection nozzles and pumps. Aluminium pistons are used to minimise weight. Forged conrods and crankshaft hold the pistons in place. The integrated oil cooler helps keep all of this lubricated and cool during operation. The cylinder heads on the Mercedes-Benz engine are cast iron and include two inlet and two exhaust valves on each cylinder. A constant throttle exhaust brake valve is also incorporated into the cylinder head. A single turbocharger

https://truckmanualshub.com/ Actros Engines LOW RES POSITIONAL ONLY BENZ_Spec_Engine Brochure_nz_v2.indd 1 26/02/09 5:13 PM https://truckmanualshub.com/ Actros Engines Design and construction V6 engine Mercedes-Benz engines are specifically designed for use in Mercedes-Benz diesel trucks. The block utilises a cast iron parent bore design which is induction-hardened at the top for extra strength around the combustion chamber. The combustion process for the engine is a four stroke diesel system incorporating high-pressure direct injection nozzles and pumps. Aluminium pistons are used to minimise weight. Forged conrods and crankshaft hold the pistons in place. The integrated oil cooler helps keep all of this lubricated and cool during operation. The cylinder heads on the Mercedes-Benz engine are cast iron and include two inlet and two exhaust valves on each cylinder. A constant throttle exhaust brake valve is also incorporated into the cylinder head. A single turbocharger drives the air intake system for optimum power. Emission control Mercedes-Benz has opted to use SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology to satisfy Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission requirements. SCR technology uses…