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Yes. Without oil your engine will overheat, the metal will expand and grind and lock itself up tighter than a drum. Your engine will become a piece of junk ready for the trash. Got it?
Can your body function without blood? No! Same thing goes for oil for your car.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoSure can! It will run for a short time and then you get to rebuild it! So it may be possible, but it won't run for long because the oil is needed for lubrication and cooling. Without oil the metal parts will get hot from friction. They will expand and the engine will seize up. Very likely it will then be impossible to repair and you will have to scrap it.
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Will repeated unsuccessful attempts to start car cause engine damage?
Repeated attempts to start a car will not hurt a car as long as the engine has the oil it's supposed to have. However, they aren't good for the battery.
Why would the engine have no oil pressure when it is cold?
this is normal, when the car is cold or off. the oil sinks down in to the oil pan.,. If this is a GM engine you may be using an aftermarket oil filter that allows oil to drain back this is not a good thing and can cause engine damage. GM has a TSB on this very problem.
Can a oil change where the person forgot to remove old oil gasket and I had leak and engine knock cause timing belt to break and perm engine damage?
if I understand your ? can not changing an old oil filter gasket casue damage to your engine NO only if it leaked out all the oil other wise no. If the filter change was the cause of the leak and you lost enough oil for the engine to start clattering, yes, it caused the permanent engine damage.
How long can you drive with oil leading into the radiator?
Oil in the radiator indicates a possible severe problem, where coolant could also leak into the oil. Driving an engine in this situation at all could lead to severe engine damage.
What an air cleaner in a car engine does?
Stops dirt from entering the engine which will damage internal parts.
Can No oil in an engine not running cause damage?
No, but you need to make sure that whenever you decide to run that engine in a car you have oil in it.
All your engine oil leaked out and the car shut off Will your engine lock?
If the engine has been run without sufficient oil, there will be significant damage.
What if you put water in your oil on a car?
It can cause engine damage, watert is not a lubricant.
What happens to a car engine with too much oil?
too much oil in the engine will cause of airation and will create too much pressure to your engine and will damage the headgasket.
What will hapans if excess engine oil pour in car?
It can do just as much damage as too little oil. Drain out the excess oil.
Is a car fixable if you drive it with no oil?
Engine seized? No Depending on distance driven - might have done permanent damage to engine
What happens if you don't fix an oil leak in you car?
It will continue to leak oil and if you do not add oil regularly it will eventually cause engine damage.
Will car oil damage car paintwork?
Engine lubrication oil will naot damage factory enamel paint finishes. However, it may damage aftermarket lacquer finishes. Also, brake fluid is corrosive to most paint finishes.
What is the signs of oil damage to a car?
your car is leaking oil!
Your car has never overheated but there water in the oil?
Water in the oil is a sure sign of a blown head gasket. Stop driving this car until you have this repaired or you will do serious engine damage.
Can you use 10w-40 car oil in a 4 stroke dirt bike?
I wouldn't. Will damage engine life
Will repeated unsuccessful attempts to start car cause engine damage?
Repeated attempts to start a car will not hurt a car as long as the engine has the oil it's supposed to have. However, they aren't good for the battery.
