Lubrication

The engine oil Lubrication system is used to distribute oil, to the moving parts to reduce friction between surfaces.

Above all, Lubrication plays a key role in the life expectancy, of an automotive engine.

So, if the lubricating system fails, an engine would succumb to overheating, and seizing quickly.

Many changes in engine oil and Lubrication requirements, have been seen in recent years. But, the basic theory of oil flow through the engine has hardly been modified, since the early days of driving. Also, the marvel of hydraulics remains the same. A lot of the shift has been from oil flow, to oil volume. More oil means, less overall engine wear.

Gas Getting Into Oil – What Can Cause This To Happen, And Why

02/22/2024

When changing your oil, one of the worst things to notice, is the smell of gas in the oil. Because, it means that gas, is somehow making its way into your engine’s oil. However, it […]

Engine Bearing Clearance – Is Way More Important Than You Think

12/30/2023

Engine bearing clearance, is very important and can cause early failures if not correct. Engine bearings should operate with, the least amount of engine bearing clearance as possible. So, tighter oil clearances, produce less peak […]

Zinc Additives In Engine Oil, Do We Need Them Anymore

12/28/2023

Zinc additives in engine oils, have been recommended by most engine manufacturers for years. So, why do we have lower zinc and phosphorus levels, in modern engine oils. Consequently, the American Petroleum Institute (API), has […]

Engine Oil Pressure Warning – Possible Causes And Testing

10/13/2023

Suddenly, an engine oil pressure warning light or a low oil pressure reading, appears on your dash. At that point, the engine oil pressure warning, is the only thing you should be thinking about. Above […]

Oil Filter - A Dirty Oil Filter, Will Obstruct The Flow, Of Clean Engine Oil

Oil Filter – A Dirty Oil Filter, Will Obstruct The Flow, Of Clean Oil

10/07/2023

Your typical oil filter has to perform, a crucially important job. The oil filter removes, solid contaminants, such as dirt, carbon and metal particles from the engine. Before they can damage, bearings and cylinder wall […]

Engine Oil Pressure Low – Common Causes And Ways To Fix It

09/22/2023

The first sign of trouble, may be a flickering oil light or a low engine oil pressure reading. Consequently, low engine performance, engine noise and even poor starting, can all be caused by, low engine […]

Engine Lubrication Problems – Lack Of Oil, Causing Engine Wear

09/17/2023

So, a poor maintenance routine, is the biggest cause, of engine lubrication problems. And, extended oil change intervals, are partly responsible for low engine oil levels and subsequent, engine lubrication problems. As a result, excessive […]

Engine Sludge Can Be Reduced – If you Know Where To look

06/21/2023

Engine sludge forms, as engine oil oxidizes and breaks down. Also, during oxidation the oil combines with dirt, fuel, metallic particles, water, gases, and coolant. Consequently, leaving behind deposits, recognized as engine sludge. Because, the […]

Valve Stem Seal Failure – Follow The Symptoms And Conditions

05/28/2023

The purpose of the valve stem seal, is to prevent the oil from the cylinder head, entering the combustion chamber. So, the valve stem seal, plays a critical role in, controlling valve lubrication, as well […]

Fuel Getting Into Engine Oil – Learn The Cause, Effect And The Fix

05/10/2023

Most importantly, fuel getting into engine oil is bad. Because, it lowers the lubricating qualities of the oil. And, also lowers the engine oil viscosity, causing the oil to thin out, to a dangerous level. […]

Fuel Wash – What is it – Check If You Have It – Common Causes

04/22/2023

There is a condition, that adds to many engine failures, generally referred to as, “fuel wash”. Above all, there is only thing protecting your cylinder walls and bearings, from fuel wash. Consequently, that is, the […]

Engine Oil Consumption, Is On The Rise, Where It Go’s And Why

04/10/2023

So, engine oil consumption, is now going up, as the oil change intervals, become higher. But, most modern engines, don’t suffer from, engine oil consumption. That’s why, many vehicle owners, forget to regularly check their […]

Low Oil Pressure – Troubleshooting, Actually Starts At The Dipstick

04/03/2023

Low oil pressure is something no one wants, but it happens more often than you think. Consequently, low oil pressure, can cause damage to different engine components, spelling trouble for your engine. A good place […]

Engine Bearings - Enable Internal Moving Parts, To Spin Freely

Engine Bearing – How They Actually Work – Failure Warning Signs

02/10/2023

An engine bearing is a small and relatively inexpensive component, of an internal combustion engines. However, failure of an engine bearing most often leads to, serious reconditioning work of the engine. Most often, including its […]

Low Or High Oil Pressure – Is One Actually Better Than The Other

01/30/2023

A customer changes his brand of oil and then, complains of low or high oil pressure. So, is this perception or reality, and is one condition actually better than the other. Why don’t customers complain […]

Engine Oil Sludge – Is Caused By Your Engine Oil Breaking Down

01/28/2023

So, engine oil sludge, is actually the thickening and breaking down, of your engine oil. As a result, it’s increasingly less able to do the hard work, of lubricating and cleaning the engine. Engine oil […]

Engine Piston Rings – How Do They Work – How Can They Fail

12/08/2022

Engine piston rings, have the most important job, of sealing the combustion chamber. So, they need to ensure that, no oil reaches the combustion chamber, while keeping the compression in the cylinder. Most engine piston […]

Valve Stem Seals – Basic Function, Seal Types, Failure Symptoms

11/18/2022

Valve stem seals, control the lubrication of the valve stem, as it moves up and down in the valve guide. By specific design, all valve stem seals are made to include, a precisely controlled leak. […]