Why is the car engine oil very black?
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Car engine oil turns very black due to the following reasons: 1. Poor fuel quality; 2. The engine operates under high temperature and overload for extended periods; 3. Untimely replacement of the oil filter and air filter. The solutions for very black engine oil are: 1. Replace with suitable fuel; 2. Avoid prolonged high-temperature and overload operation of the engine; 3. Replace the oil filter and air filter promptly. The functions of engine oil include: 1. Reducing friction and high temperature; 2. Cooling and lowering temperature; 3. Cleaning and purifying; 4. Damping and cushioning; 5. Preventing rust and corrosion. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, is composed of base oil and additives. The base oil is the main component of lubricating oil, determining its fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and improve the shortcomings of the base oil's performance.