What is motor oil?
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Motor oil is a type of lubricating oil. Below are specific details about lubricating oil: 1. Function: Lubricating oil is a liquid lubricant used in various types of machinery to reduce friction between parts and protect machinery and processed components. It primarily serves functions such as lubrication, cooling, rust prevention, cleaning, sealing, buffering, and eliminating impact loads. 2. Composition: Lubricating oil generally consists of two parts: base oil and additives. The base oil determines the fundamental properties of the lubricating oil, while a small amount of additives can compensate for and improve the performance of the base oil. It is typically a product of petroleum distillation, but can also be extracted from animal and vegetable oils. Based on its source, it is classified into three major categories: animal and vegetable oils, petroleum lubricating oils, and synthetic lubricating oils.