How long can you drive with 20% oil left?
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With 20% oil life remaining, you can still drive at least 2,000 kilometers. The oil life indicator is an estimate, not an actual measurement. Functions of engine oil: 1. Lubrication and friction reduction: There is rapid relative sliding between pistons and cylinders, as well as between main shafts and bearing bushes. To prevent excessive wear of components, an oil film needs to be established between these sliding surfaces. A sufficiently thick oil film separates the surfaces of relatively sliding parts, thereby reducing wear. 2. Cooling: Engine oil carries heat back to the oil pan and dissipates it into the air, assisting the radiator in cooling the engine. 3. Cleaning: High-quality engine oil can circulate carbon deposits, sludge, and worn metal particles from engine components back to the oil pan. Through the flow of lubricating oil, it flushes away contaminants generated on the working surfaces of parts.