Engine oil performs several vital functions within a combustion engine:
- Lubricates Moving Parts: Its primary role is to create a protective film between moving components like pistons, cylinder walls, and bearings. This reduces friction, which prevents metal-on-metal contact that would cause severe wear and eventual engine failure.
- Cools the Engine: While the cooling system handles most temperature regulation, engine oil circulates through hot areas like the cylinder heads and carries heat away to the oil pan or an oil cooler.
- Cleans and Prevents Deposits: Engine oils contain detergents and dispersants that clean the internal parts of the engine. These additives pick up soot, sludge, and other combustion byproducts, holding them in suspension so they can be removed when the oil is changed.
- Seals Gaps: The oil film provides an important seal between the piston rings and cylinder walls. This prevents combustion gases from escaping the combustion chamber and maintains proper engine compression and power output.
- Inhibits Corrosion and Rust: Additives in the oil create a protective layer on internal metal surfaces, shielding them from oxidation and corrosion caused by moisture and acids that are byproducts of combustion.
- Dampens Shock: The oil film helps cushion mechanical components, reducing engine noise and extending the life of engine parts like bearings and the valvetrain.
What's in the box
1 x Fully Synthetic Fuchs Titan GT1 FLEX C23 engine oil
