What is the weight of an 18-liter barrel of engine oil?
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An 18-liter barrel of engine oil weighs 14.4 kilograms. Engine oil, also known as motor lubricant, is composed of base oil and additives. Engine oil consists of two parts: base oil and additives. Base oil is the main component of lubricating oil, determining its fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and improve the shortcomings of base oil performance, endowing it with certain new characteristics, making them an essential part of lubricating oil. Functions of engine oil: Lubrication; auxiliary cooling; cleaning; sealing and leak prevention; rust and corrosion prevention; shock absorption and cushioning; anti-wear. Engine oil can be selected based on usage conditions: diesel engine oil is chosen according to the combined mechanical and thermal loads of the automobile engine and the severity of engine operating conditions; gasoline engine oil is selected based on the severity of engine operating conditions, additional devices in the automobile's intake and exhaust systems, and the production year. The difference between full synthetic oil and semi-synthetic oil lies in the base oil used. Semi-synthetic oil uses Group III base oil, while full synthetic oil is a mixture of Group III, IV, and V base oils.