What are the effects of a car's chassis being hit and all the engine oil leaking out?
2 Answers
The effects of a car's chassis being hit and all the engine oil leaking out are as follows: 1. Insufficient oil can easily cause bearing seizure, cylinder scoring, and in severe cases, lead to a broken crankshaft and damage to the engine block. 2. It affects the car's power. The reasons for the car's chassis being hit and all the engine oil leaking out: 1. Damage to the engine oil pan. 2. Cracking of the engine timing cover. 3. Damage to the crankshaft oil seal. 4. Loosening or damage to the oil pan drain screw. The functions of engine oil are as follows: 1. Lubrication: Maintains the viscosity between the cylinder and piston, ensuring normal operation, reducing friction between parts, and minimizing wear. 2. Cooling: Helps the car's cooling system to some extent in lowering the temperature inside the engine. 3. Cleaning: Removes sludge, carbon deposits, and other impurities attached to engine components. 4. Sealing: Seals gases within the engine piston and piston rings, reducing the entry of external impurities.
That time I accidentally scraped the car's undercarriage on a rock, causing all the engine oil to leak out. The engine immediately made a harsh screeching sound and overheated within minutes, shutting down and leaving me stranded on the roadside. This is extremely serious because engine oil is crucial for lubrication - complete oil loss means direct metal-to-metal contact between engine components, causing massive wear. The engine can quickly seize or suffer catastrophic failure, requiring expensive full engine replacement. Even more dangerously, if this happens on the highway, sudden breakdown could cause accidents. That's why after any undercarriage impact, you must immediately stop to check for damage and oil levels - don't assume you can make it to a repair shop. I've since become wiser and installed undercarriage protection plates to prevent such mishaps.
