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Motor oil is used to lubricate the internal parts, the close tolerance and extreme heat necessary for combustion require a thin film of lubrication to keep all the parts moving smoothly.
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What is the meaning of the term motor oil?
Motor oil is lubricant used for internal combustion engines. Motor oil serves several important functions in an engine. It carries heat away from the engine as it lubricates moving parts and helps to prevent corrosion.
What kind of motor oil is used in a silverado truck with a 4.3 engine?
General Motors specifies 5W-20 engine oil for the 4.3 engines.
How does oil enter motor on a 2 cycle Yamaha golf cart motor?
i believe they have an oil injection system on these engines
Is it alright to mix synthetic motor oil with regular non-synthetic motor oil in car engines?
That's okay.
Can you use the same oil in petrol and diesel engines?
If you mean motor oil, yes.
Can car motor oil be used in motorcycles?
Oil is oil period. You need to know "What viscoisity(weight) oil to use in the motorcycle?" These engines rev high and the right weight oil is extremely important.
What is the difference between 15w40 and 10w40 motor oil?
15 is thicker oil and for bigger engines.
What motor oil is used in a 2009 Ford F-150?
5W-20 ( certified for gasoline engines ) according to the Owner Guide
Can you use crude oil instead of petrols in engines?
No. You need a specialized engine for that. These engines can burn other oils too, like burnt motor oil, vegetable oil, etc.
Why are Air cooled Engines Harder on Motor oil?
They run at a higher temperature so the oil breaks down faster.
Why is oil used in engines?
Lubrication and cooling.
What kind of motor oil is used in the 1982 Yamaha 250 XT four stroke dirt bike?
The motor oil to use in a 1982 Yamaha 250 XT 4-stroke dirt bike is a 10-30 or 10-40 weight oil. Castrol GTX Motor Oil that is of this weight is the best oil to use in off road bikes, because it is a cleaner oil. It will not gum up the works of smaller engines like regular motor oil.
