What is the ratio of 25:1 for gasoline and engine oil
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25:1 means mixing 25 parts of gasoline with 1 part of engine oil. Here are the detailed explanations: 1. Engine oil: It is the lubricating oil for engines, which can lubricate the engine, reduce friction, assist cooling, and minimize buffering. Engine oil consists of base oil and additives. The base oil is the main component of lubricating oil, determining its basic properties, while additives improve and compensate for the shortcomings of the base oil's performance. Using lubricating oil can reduce the wear of engine components and extend their service life. Engine oils in the market are divided into synthetic oil and mineral oil, with synthetic oil further classified into full synthetic oil and semi-synthetic oil. Generally, the replacement cycle for full synthetic oil in cars is longer than that for semi-synthetic oil and mineral oil. Drivers can choose the type of oil based on their driving conditions. The ratio of engine oil to gasoline can also be adjusted according to needs. 2. Gasoline: It is a volatile and flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid obtained from petroleum through distillation and cracking, used as fuel. It appears as a transparent liquid, is flammable, with a distillation range of 30°C to 220°C. Its main components are C5 to C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons and cycloalkanes, along with a certain amount of aromatic hydrocarbons. Gasoline has a high octane number and strong anti-knock combustion performance.