What are the effects of insufficient engine oil on a car?
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The effects of insufficient engine oil on a car include: 1. Abnormal noises due to poor lubrication at the contact points between bearings and shafts; 2. Elevated engine temperature; 3. Valve noise; 4. Engine knocking sounds; 5. Cylinder scuffing; 6. Engine bearing seizure or crankshaft seizure. The causes of insufficient engine oil are: 1. Aging valve stem seals causing oil leakage into the combustion chamber; 2. Cylinder wall wear or poor piston ring tension; 3. Turbocharger malfunction; 4. Excessive clearance between piston rings and cylinder walls, improper piston ring installation, or poor sealing; 5. Wear between valve guides and valve stems; 6. Failed oil control rings; 7. Stuck crankcase ventilation valve.