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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Description and Operation




Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Solenoid
The variable camshaft timing oil control solenoid is a hydraulic actuator, which advances and retards the inlet camshaft timing, thereby altering the camshaft to crankshaft phasing for optimum engine performance.