What Causes Engine Oil to Turn Black?

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JulianaAnn
07/30/25 8:33am
Engine oil turns black due to excessive accumulation of carbon deposits and sludge inside the engine. The functions of engine oil are: 1. To separate the surfaces of relatively sliding parts, thereby reducing wear; 2. To carry heat back to the oil tank and then dissipate it into the air, assisting the radiator in cooling the engine; 3. To circulate carbon deposits, sludge, and metal wear particles from engine components back to the oil tank, flushing away contaminants generated on the working surfaces of the parts through the flow of the lubricating oil. The function of the engine is: to convert the thermal energy of gasoline into mechanical energy by burning it in a sealed cylinder, causing the gas to expand and push the piston to perform work.
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