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This tag should be used for anything related to the use of automotive engine oil, or in reference to other parts of the car that also require lubrication using oil.
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Oil Pan Flap? What does it do?
The following is a picture of Peugeot 405 Oil Pan. As you can see, there is something like a flap inside the pan. Does anyone here know what is the function of that part? …
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How is it possible for the oil to fall back to the oil pan soon enough to prevent oil starva...
At such engine speeds, the oil pump is spinning so fast that sucking the oil upwards will happen faster than the oil going downwards to return to the oil pan. … When this happens, the level of oil may go down and the oil pickup may suck air instead of oil. How has this issue been addressed by car designers? …
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Is it ok to use a low-mileage oil from another car? [closed]
I usually drive no more than 5000 kilometers a year and I usually change my oil after 7 - 8 months (about 2000 - 2500 kms mileage). … According to both manufacturers (car and oil), my 5W-40 Addinol should be changed after 15.000 kms or 12 months (whichever comes sooner). …
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What is wrong with my dipstick?
The manual says oil capacity of my car is 4.25 Liters. I usually let the oil drain for about an hour and then tighten oil drain plug and pour about 4.2L of fresh oil. … After changing the oil, I drove my car and checked the oil level the day after that. I noticed the oil level is a little below Max mark (despite pouring 4.2L of oil!!). …
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What happens to the oil inside the oil pan when you park your car in 40% slope? Does the oil... [closed]
I want to know at what percentage of slope, engine oil touches oil pan gasket material? Is it harmful for the gasket? …
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What are these holes on this cylinder head?
The green and black ones are oil passages and bolt holes.
What about those RED passages which are smaller than others? … I guess they might also be oil passages but since the engine is a wet liner and coolant is flowing around the liners, no oil can circulate through the red holes because oil & coolant will mix and it doesn't …
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