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Why automakers abandoned metal valve covers for plastic despite durability
Modern engine bays are filled with black plastic where bright cast aluminum once sat, and few parts symbolize that shift more ...
It might seem like a bad move, but there are two major reasons why automakers are fitting their cars with plastic valve ...
Safety, performance, aesthetics, noise, comfort, reliability, and durability are the goals that keep automotive engineers up at night, and the miracle solution has, so far, been "more plastic." ...
Polyamide engine mount 25% lighter than aluminum alternative. The new plastic engine mount offers a weight advantage of approximately 25 percent compared with rubber-metal designs. The mount is being ...
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