Lubrication

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

11/28/2024

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 […]

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

09/02/2024

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 […]

Piston With Piston Rings and Their Location

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

07/22/2024

First, engine piston rings, have one of the most important jobs. Because, they seal the combustion chamber, while dissipating heat. And, they need to ensure that no oil reaches the combustion chamber, while keeping the […]

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

06/04/2024

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. […]

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 […]

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