How many kilometers should a motorcycle run before changing the engine oil?
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Motorcycles should change the engine oil every 2,000 kilometers. While the engine is running, the oil forms a thin film on the surfaces of various components inside the engine, preventing direct contact and friction between these parts. Engine oil is a substance enhanced with additives in a base oil, primarily containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade viscosity index improvers. The main functions of engine oil are to reduce friction and wear on moving parts, remove sludge and varnish from the engine, neutralize acids produced by fuel and lubricant oxidation, improve piston ring sealing, and cool the engine by carrying away heat from moving parts.