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If all the engines were the same - then you could use the same oil. But each engine design is slightly different - different power output, different metal structure, cam design, etc - all these put differences add up so that the lubrication requirement for one engine isn't the same as the lubrication requirement for another.
Some engines (esp. high performance types) require oils that can transfer heat away from the surfaces more efficiently without oxidising or vapourising, and where the Viscosity Index (not the actual viscosity) is high - for these engines a fully synthetic oil with a relatively low actual viscosity but high VI is needed. Say a 0W10 to 0W30 oil.
Other engines, lets take the extreme example of a steam locomotive engine, require an oil that can operate in wet conditions while still rejecting moisture, high sulfur load fuel and "loose" seals - the oil would need to be high viscosty, high Total Base Number to protect the moving parts, high EP factor and low moisture capture. This could be a mono grade 600 weight oil.
It all really comes back to engine design.
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Which type of engine is classified as internal combustion?
Reciprocating engines (piston engines) are internal combustion engines. Rotary engines ( Wankel engine) is also an internal combustion engine. In general, all types of engines in which the combustion chamber is an integrating part of the engine is considered a internal combustion engine.
Cost to fix a VW engine?
depends on what is wrong with the engine, if it is under warranty, what model and year car you have, etc. you cant just ask how much does it cost to fix an engine because all engines have different parts that cost different amounts.
What Honda's have zero clearance engines?
The correct term is interference engine. All Honda vehicles built up to 2002 are interference engines. All V6 engines are interference engines no matter the year. Starting in 2003 & up the Accord 4 cylinder is NOT an interference engine. Starting in 2005 & up the 4 cylinder Civic is NOT and interference engine.
What is the best oil for engines?
vague question, what typr of engine, all engines take different oils
What is the difference between internal combustion engine and heat engine?
An internal combustion engine is a type of heat engine that generates mechanical energy by burning fuel inside the engine. A heat engine, on the other hand, is a broader category of engines that convert heat energy into mechanical work through various processes, including combustion, thermodynamic cycles, and heat transfer. In essence, all internal combustion engines are heat engines, but not all heat engines are internal combustion engines.
Are all 4 cylinder engines interference engines?
Not all 4 cylinder engines are interference. When the timing belt breaks in an interference engine the valves can cause serious damage.
Are all ford engines have distributor in front of engine?
The V8 engines and the 3.8 liter V6 engine have the distributor in front The other size V6 engines have the distributor at the rear The straight 6 cylinder engine has the distributor on the drivers side
How many engines does an F-15 eagle have?
all F15 models have 2 engines. At least the F15C shares the same engine as the single engine F16.
How do you prime engine?
prime engines only when; THE ENGINE IS OFF STARTING RUNNING ALL OF THE ABOVE
Is Honda 1.0 an interference engine?
All Honda 4 cylinder engines up to 2002 are interference engines.
Does a A6quatro Audi have an interference engine?
According to the Gates website , the 2.7 and 2.8 liter V6 engines and the 4.2 liter V8 engine are ALL INTERFERENCE engines
Is Honda engine an interference engine?
The vast majority are iinterferance engines, but not all. You need to be more specific.
