Can You Still Drive When the Car Shows an Oil Change Reminder?
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When the car shows an oil change reminder, you can still drive, but avoid long distances. It is best to change the oil as soon as possible because the reminder indicates that the oil level is already low. Insufficient oil can lead to cylinder scoring, poor lubrication, increased component wear, and even higher operational resistance. More details are as follows: 1. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, serves multiple functions such as lubrication and friction reduction, auxiliary cooling, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion protection, and shock absorption. It is often referred to as the 'lifeblood' of a car. Engine oil consists of base oil and additives. The base oil is the primary component of the lubricant, determining its fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and enhance the base oil's performance, providing additional benefits. 2. The engine is the heart of a car, containing many metal surfaces that move against each other under high-speed and harsh conditions, with operating temperatures ranging from 400°C to 600°C. Advanced technology can convert natural gas into crystal-clear synthetic base oil, which is then enhanced with unique cleaning technology to create lubricants with superior cleaning and protective properties. Under such extreme conditions, only qualified lubricants can reduce engine component wear and extend service life. Base oils are mainly categorized into mineral base oils and synthetic base oils.
