Where to Add Engine Oil?

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LaGia
07/29/25 6:57pm
Engine oil is generally added at regular repair shops and specialized engine oil stores. Below is an introduction to the functions of engine oil: 1. Lubrication and Wear Reduction: To prevent excessive wear of parts, an oil film is established between two sliding surfaces. A sufficiently thick oil film separates the surfaces of relatively sliding parts, thereby reducing wear. 2. Cooling: Engine oil can carry heat back to the oil tank and then dissipate it into the air, helping the radiator cool the engine. 3. Cleaning: Good engine oil can circulate carbon deposits, sludge, and worn metal particles from engine parts back to the oil tank. Through the flow of the lubricating oil, it washes away dirt generated on the working surfaces of the parts. 4. Sealing and Leak Prevention: Engine oil can form a sealing ring between the piston rings and the piston, reducing gas leakage and preventing external contaminants from entering.
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