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They do not mix, the oil and water circulate in separate closed systems within the engine block. The water is pumped through the radiator, then through special channels in the engine in order to cool it by means of heat transfer. The the oil is pumped from the oil pan to the head, pistons, crank, and other essential engine components. If the water and oil in your engine do happen to mix it's typically a problem due to a blown head gasket, or cracked or warped cylinder head. Failure to repair this condition can result in engine failure.
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∙ 12y agoThey shouldn't mix at all. Each provides a separate function for the engine and each has it's own arteries to perform that function. If water and oil mix in a water cooled engine it is because of a head gasket failure or cracked block. Water in your oil will result in engine failure in pretty short order.
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What is the conclusion when you mix oil and water?
The oil rises to the top of the water because they do not mix.
Does not mix with water?
oil and alcohol doesnt mix with water
Why does nt water and oil mix?
Water and oil does not mix because water is molecule and oil is made of hydrocarbon chains. Only molecule substances can mix with molecule solutes.
What is the liquid that doesn't mix with oil?
Water, of course ! Water is the liquid that doesn't mix well with oil.
What is the variable in the project of what happens when oil mix with water?
water and if they mix
Is the turbocharger on a 1991 Volvo 740 oil cooled?
No it's water cooled, but it is supplied with engine oil pressure for the bearings.
Can you run 2 cycle outboad oil in a four wheeler?
You can, but if it is not water-cooled then it will not lubricate correctly since an air-cooled engine runs at nearly or greater than the temperature of a water-cooled engine.
Why Water mix with engine oil in diesel engine?
Blown head gasket
Is a Honda goldwing 1100 oil cooled or water cooled?
Water cooled.
What if you dont use stihl geniune two stroke mix what would the ratio be for regular two stroke mix?
Most oils nowadays are 50:1. The great thing now is that an air cooled engine two cycle oil often comes in a package that mixes a gallon of gas to the correct amount. Beware of outboard motor oil as those engines are water cooled, not air cooled (heat is different.)
Oil capacity 27 horse kawasaki water cooled lawnmower engine?
2.1 quarts
What will a bad intake gasket do?
It can allow water to mix with the engine oil and destroy the engine.
Does engine light turn on when water is getting in your oil?
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Will 2 cycle engine oil work for lawnmower?
Only if it is a 2 cycle engine and you mix the oil with the gasoline. If it is a 4 cycle engine, then using 2 cycle oil will destroy the engine over time. Use SAE 10w30 synthetic oil in your air cooled 4 cycle engine.
What does creamy white color oil mean?
If it's in a water-cooled engine, like in a car, then it means you've got water in your oil - a bad thing.
Is a Honda Shadow VLX 600 water cooled or air cooled?
Both. In reality, the motorcycle has 3 forms of cooling: water, air, and even the engine's oil contributes to its heat dissapation. This is one of the reasons your choice of engine oil and proper maintenance of that oil is critical to the bike; not just lubrication but cooling as well.
Are the turbos on a Mazda rx7 water cooled?
No. Oil cooled.
