The Multiple Displacement System (MDS) selectively deactivates cylinders 1, 4, 6 and 7 during steady speed, low acceleration and shallow grade climbing conditions to increase fuel economy.
The MDS can provide a 5 to 20% fuel economy benefit when operating in four-cylinder mode.
Depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. For EPA rating purposes the fuel economy is 8 to 15% higher than if the engine was operating on eight-cylinders at all times.
The MDS deactivating lifter (1) can be distinguished from the non-MDS lifter (2) by the disconnecting pin (3) on the side of the MDS lifter.
MDS is integrated into the basic engine architecture requiring these additional components:
– Unique MDS camshaft
– 8 deactivating roller lifters
– 4 MDS control valve solenoids
– MDS control valve solenoid wiring harness
– Oil temperature sensor
