Can You Continue Driving with Oil Leakage?
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You cannot continue driving with oil leakage. The functions of engine oil are: 1. Reducing friction and high temperature: A sufficiently thick oil film separates the surfaces of relatively sliding parts, thereby minimizing wear; 2. Sealing effect: Engine oil forms a seal between the piston rings and pistons, reducing gas leakage and preventing external contaminants from entering; 3. Anti-rust effect: Lubricating oil adheres to the surface of parts, preventing contact with water, air, acidic substances, and harmful gases; 4. Cushioning effect: When the pressure in the engine cylinder rises sharply, suddenly increasing the load on the pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, and crankshaft bearings, this load is transmitted and lubricated through the bearings, cushioning the impact load; 5. Cleaning effect: High-quality engine oil can carry carbon deposits, sludge, and worn metal particles from engine parts back to the oil tank through circulation, washing away dirt generated on the working surfaces of parts via the flow of lubricating oil.