What companies use cylinder deactivation?

Mercedes, Honda, and Volkswagen have all recently used cylinder deactivation in a wide range of OHC engines, from four cylinders to V12s. Mercedes and Honda use similar systems.

What vehicles have cylinder deactivation?

The technology is mostly used in cars with 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engines such as the Mercedes-AMG E63 S and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, but it’s also in use in Ford’s new Fiesta ST which goes from three cylinders to two on light throttle cruising as well as some of Audi’s small four-cylinder units.

Is more engine displacement better?

Generally speaking, the higher an engine’s displacement the more power it can create, while the lower the displacement the less fuel it can consume. This is because displacement has a direct impact on how much fuel must be drawn into a cylinder to create power and maintain engine operation.

When did cylinder deactivation start?

2005
First installed on the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy SUVs with a 5.3-liter V-8 engine, Displacement on Demand (DoD) could cut off half the cylinders when the vehicle was under light load conditions, and restore them when the driver pushed on the gas pedal to accelerate, or the need for additional power was …

Is cylinder deactivation good or bad?

Cylinder deactivation has been proven to improve gas mileage, but it may not always be by a significant amount. Just because you are shutting down half the cylinders in an engine doesn’t mean that you will get mileage that is twice as good! The actual benefits vary depending on the vehicle and powertrain.

What vehicles have variable displacement?

Variable-displacement technologies

• Bentley unveiled an updated L-Series engine in 2015 with Variable Displacement.
• DaimlerChrysler Multi-Displacement System (MDS) was used in Chrysler models.
• DaimlerChrysler Active Cylinder Control (ACC) was used in Mercedes-Benz models.
• General Motors V8-6-4 (Cadillac)

Is Turbo better than V6?

A V6 engine can produce low RPM torque and power better than a turbocharged four-cylinder, because more air enters the pistons, which creates even bigger explosions. You can expect to pay more at the gas pump when you refuel, and you might have to visit more frequently than if your vehicle had a turbo four.

What year did the 5.3 Get AFM?

2007
The culprit for the excessive oil consumption issue lies with a defect in the 5.3-liter V8 engine. Back in 2007, GMC introduced a feature for its motors, called the active fuel management system, or AFM. The company implemented it to increase fuel economy, get better horsepower, and more torque.