What are the consequences of a car running out of engine oil?
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Running out of engine oil can cause severe internal wear to the engine, and in serious cases, it may lead to complete engine failure beyond repair. When the oil is depleted, the oil warning light on the car's dashboard will flash to alert the driver to check the oil level. If ignored and the car continues to be driven, it will result in dry or semi-dry friction between the engine cylinders and pistons. Engine oil, also known as motor oil or engine lubricant, is a substance enhanced with additives in base oil, primarily containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade viscosity index improvers. Engine oil is used for lubricating internal combustion engines, with its main functions being to reduce friction and wear on moving parts and to clean sludge and varnish from the engine.