19/01/2023
A very good morning to all our esteemed followers, trust you are all doing good?. Today we will be enlightening ourselves on the Engine Lubricant (Oil).
Engine oil is a substance used to lubricate the internal moving parts of an engine.
It is mainly base oil in which additives are added to improve it's properties.
The additives include; anti oxidant additives, detergent additives, anti foaming additives, dispersant additives, viscosity index improvers, anti wear additives and corrosion inhibitors.
Anti oxidant additives prevent the oil from breaking down(oxidizing) and thickening, thus increasing the longevity of the oil.
Detergent and dispersant additives prevent particles from accumulating on critical moving parts like cylinder walls by cleaning and suspending them in the oil. That's why the oil darkens after prolonged usage.
Viscosity index improvers help the oil to maintain its viscosity during cold and high temperatures.
Anti wear additives act as protective film, preventing metal to metal surface wear.
Corrosion inhibitors help to ensure the internal parts or the engine are not corroded.
Always get oil from trusted manufacturers and distributors.✅💯
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