What Happens If You Continue Riding a Motorcycle Without Engine Oil?
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Here are the consequences of continuing to ride a motorcycle without engine oil: 1. Mechanical wear: Lack of oil will cause wear on parts such as the piston, cylinder, crankshaft, rocker arm, camshaft, and more. In severe cases, it may even lead to seizure, resulting in engine failure. 2. Engine damage: Overheating can damage the engine and reduce its lifespan. 3. Crankshaft and cylinder damage: Without oil lubrication, the crankshaft and cylinder may be damaged. Below is additional information on the functions of motorcycle engine oil: 1. Lubrication and friction reduction: There is rapid relative sliding between the piston and cylinder, as well as between the main shaft and bearing shells. To prevent excessive wear, an oil film must be established between these sliding surfaces. A sufficiently thick oil film separates the sliding surfaces, thereby reducing wear. 2. Cooling: Engine oil carries heat back to the oil tank, where it is dissipated into the air, helping the radiator cool the engine. 3. Cleaning: High-quality engine oil can carry carbon deposits, sludge, and worn metal particles from engine parts back to the oil tank through circulation. The flow of the oil cleans contaminants produced on the working surfaces of the components.
