How Long Can a Vehicle Run Without Enough Engine Oil?
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Within fifty kilometers, it can normally be driven to a 4S shop. The chain-driven engine uses guide rails to direct the toothed chain, and a lack of engine oil can cause mechanical damage to the engine. The guide rails are tensioned by hydraulic cylinders driven by pressure oil, and the pressure is proportional to the engine speed. When the oil is excessively consumed and not replenished in time, insufficient oil pressure and inadequate tension during high-speed driving can cause the toothed chain to jump, leading to incorrect timing. In mild cases, this results in insufficient power and high fuel consumption; in severe cases, it can cause the piston to hit the valve, causing mechanical damage to related connecting parts. There are three situations when the oil pressure alarm occurs: 1. Alarm when starting the engine: The alarm sounds when starting the engine but disappears quickly after normal startup. 2. High-temperature alarm: The alarm sounds during normal or high-speed operation, not when starting. 3. Continuous alarm: The oil pressure alarm is not only related to the quality of the lubricating oil but also closely related to the engine's own condition. The car's age, mileage, clearance size, oil pump, and auxiliary system working conditions should all be checked, analyzed, and judged without exception.
I've seen too many car owners with seized engines due to lack of oil. Let me put it this way: engine oil is like the blood of an engine—you can't afford to run low. An engine without enough oil is like pedaling a bicycle with a dry chain, metal grinding directly against metal. The sound becomes harsh, the engine temperature soars, and it might start smoking within minutes. When the oil light comes on, it's an ultimatum—you must turn off the engine immediately, stop the car, and call for a tow truck. Never gamble by thinking 'I can make it to the next service area.' Some stubborn drivers have pushed on for ten kilometers, only to end up with a completely ruined engine, facing repair costs that could buy half a used car. Remember: engine oil is a red line you must never cross—it's even more critical than gasoline!
