How many liters does a 1 cm drop on the dipstick represent?
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A 1 cm drop on the dipstick represents approximately 2 liters of oil, while a 0.5 cm drop corresponds to about 1 liter. The engine oil level should remain within the upper and lower limits marked on the dipstick, as both overfilling and underfilling can adversely affect engine performance. Engine oil, also known as motor oil or engine lubricant, is a substance enhanced with additives in a base oil, primarily containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade viscosity index improvers. The primary functions of engine oil include reducing friction and wear on moving parts, removing sludge (a function of dispersants) and varnish (a function of detergents) from the engine. It also neutralizes acids produced by fuel combustion and lubricant oxidation (a function of detergents), improves piston ring sealing, and cools the engine by carrying heat away from moving components.