Mechanical Powertrain Damage: Difference between revisions

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A vehicle's mechanical powertrain includes non-electrical components, such as diesel engines , steam engines , mechanical and hydraulic transmissions.

Damage to such a powertrain system can occur from collisions, but it is much more severe when caused by running powertrains at too high of a temperature , bad gear shifting and inadequate lubrication in diesel and steam engines.

High mechanical powertrain damage can be catastrophic, potentially fully immobilizing the vehicle.

Small amounts of mechanical powertrain damage are also accumulated from proper operation of engines and transmissions, which falls under regular wear and tear. The higher the engine RPM and the stress on the transmission, the more damage they will receive. While this damage cannot be avoided, by operating the machines gently it can be reduced to a minimum.

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-Mechanical {{pll|Powertrains Overview|powertrain}} refers to mechanical systems that set a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicle}} in motion. This includes {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|internal combustion engines}}, transmission systems, {{pll|Boiler|steam boilers}} and so on. Mechanical powertrain damage may occur as a result of collisions, but also due to improper operation of a vehicle. Lack of {{pll|Lubrication Overview|lubrication}}, or most commonly, transmission oil overheating may cause severe damage, and even catastrophic failure, immobilizing the vehicle and potentially causing {{pll|Body Damage|body damage}} too.
+A {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicle's}} mechanical {{pll|Powertrains Overview|powertrain}} includes non-electrical components, such as {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|diesel engines}}, {{pll|Steam Overview|steam engines}}, {{pll|Mechanical Transmission|mechanical}} and {{pll|Hydraulic Transmission|hydraulic}} transmissions.
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+{{pll|Damage Overview|Damage}} to such a powertrain system can occur from collisions, but it is much more severe when caused by running {{pll|Powertrain Overheating|powertrains at too high of a temperature}}, bad {{pll|Mechanical Transmission|gear shifting}} and inadequate lubrication in {{pll|Internal Combustion Engine|diesel}} and {{pll|Lubrication Overview|steam}} engines.
-Every time a diesel engine is started, its health is slightly reduced. Just by running, the engine is receiving slight damage too. This is normal and expected, due to wear and tear of the moving parts. It is generally less {{pll|Driving Efficiency|economical}} to frequently turn the engine on and off, than to keep it idling for short periods of time.
+High mechanical powertrain damage can be catastrophic, potentially fully immobilizing the vehicle.
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-Diesel engines also get wear and tear based on the RPM they’re running at. Transmission components get worn based on how much stress is put on them. While the damage cannot be avoided altogether, by operating the machines gently it can be reduced to a minimum.
+Small amounts of mechanical powertrain damage are also accumulated from proper operation of engines and transmissions, which falls under regular wear and tear. The higher the engine RPM and the stress on the transmission, the more damage they will receive. While this damage cannot be avoided, by operating the machines gently it can be reduced to a minimum.
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-{{See also|Servicing Overview|Body Damage|Electrical Powertrain Damage|Wheels & Brakes Damage|Hydraulic Transmission|Cars & Cargo Damage|Mechanical Transmission|Steam Overview}}
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