Is engine oil added into the engine?
1 Answers
Engine oil is not added directly into the engine, but rather into the valve cover chamber through a dedicated oil filler tube. Adding oil directly into the engine can be corrosive to the machinery. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, serves multiple functions including lubrication and wear reduction, auxiliary cooling, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion protection, as well as shock absorption. It is often referred to as the 'blood' of a car. Engine oil consists of two main components: base oil and additives. The base oil forms the primary constituent of the lubricant, determining its fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and enhance the performance shortcomings of the base oil, providing additional beneficial characteristics. Additives are an essential part of engine lubricants.