Will spilled engine oil burn if it's on the outside of the engine?

[JulietMarie]

Spilled engine oil on the outside of the engine will not burn. Simply wipe it clean with a cloth promptly to prevent smoke when the engine temperature rises. Be sure to check the engine oil level. Below is relevant information about engine oil: Introduction: Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, with a density of approximately 0.91×10³ (kg/m³), serves functions such as lubrication and wear reduction, auxiliary cooling, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion protection, as well as shock absorption. It is often referred to as the 'blood' of a car. Engine oil consists of two main components: base oil and additives. The base oil is the primary constituent of lubricants, determining their fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and enhance the shortcomings of the base oil, providing additional performance characteristics. Classification: Engine oils on the market can be broadly categorized into mineral oils and synthetic oils based on their base oil (vegetable oils are not considered due to their scarcity). Synthetic oils are further divided into full synthetic and semi-synthetic.