What are the effects of a car scraping the undercarriage and leaking all the engine oil?
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The effects of a car scraping the undercarriage and leaking all the engine oil are: 1. Insufficient oil can easily cause bearing seizure, cylinder scoring, and in severe cases, may lead to a broken crankshaft and damage to the engine block; 2. It affects the car's power. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, is composed of base oil and additives, with the base oil being the main component of the lubricant. The functions of engine oil are: 1. Cooling and temperature reduction; 2. Sealing and leak prevention; 3. Cleaning and purification; 4. Shock absorption and buffering; 5. Lubrication to reduce wear; 6. Rust and corrosion prevention; 7. Protection of components. The causes of a car scraping the undercarriage and leaking all the engine oil are: 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 impact of oil leakage after hitting the car chassis is too severe. I've been driving for 20 years and encountered similar situations. Engine oil is the lifeblood of the engine. If it leaks completely and there's no lubrication, parts like pistons and connecting rods will overheat due to friction. In just a few seconds, it can lead to cylinder scoring or even seizing, rendering the entire engine useless. Replacing a new engine costs at least several thousand yuan, and sometimes even over ten thousand. What's worse, it might cause a fire or the vehicle to break down midway, which is extremely dangerous! Therefore, after hitting the chassis, immediately get out and check for oil stains under the car or if the oil warning light is flashing. Never force the car to keep running; call a tow truck directly to take it to a professional repair shop. In daily driving, avoid potholes, and adding a chassis guard is very effective. Don't overlook this to save money.
