What is the function of the oil pump in a car?
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The function of the oil pump is to pressurize the oil from the oil pan and deliver it to the oil filter and various lubrication channels, thereby lubricating the main moving components of the engine and filtering the oil. Below are the detailed explanations: Working principle: When the engine is running, the oil pump operates continuously to ensure the oil circulates through the lubrication system. The oil pump must supply sufficient lubrication under all engine operating conditions. Since the oil pump's speed is proportional to the engine speed, its oil supply capacity is weakest at low speeds. Therefore, the design should ensure the oil pump provides adequate oil supply at low speeds. Maintenance methods: Do not use water-containing substances for vacuum extraction; use the oil pump for vacuum extraction after removing most of the solvent in an oven; operate the vacuum pump in the correct sequence; use the specified grade of lubricating oil; the fuel must be clean, free of impurities and water.