What is Engine Oil?
Engine or motor oil, is a lubricating fluid made of base oils and additives, which is used specifically for internal combustion engines. It is used to lubricate the engine parts, which helps in reducing friction, and cleans the engine by trapping contaminants, etc.
5 Symptoms of Low Engine Oil
- Engine noises: If the engine oil is low, then it can lead to low lubrication of metal parts, which leads them to rub against each other, making unusual noises.
- Burning smell: Burning smell can also be a sign of low engine oil, which can be caused by the friction of metal parts in the engine or the leakage of oil.
- Engine performance: Low engine oil may affect the performance of the engine, which can lead to poor performance overall.
- Overheating: Low engine oil can lead to overheating of the engine parts, as without proper lubrication of the engine parts, it might lead to friction between moving parts of the engine, leading to overheating.
- Car oil warning light: Cars have a low engine oil warning light. If this light is yellow, it means the car has low engine oil.
Effects of Low Engine Oil
- Increased Friction and wear: If the engine oil is low, then it can lead to reduced lubrication of metal parts, which can lead them to rub against each other, which can lead to increased friction, causing wear and tear of engine parts.
- Poor performance: Due to a low engine oil level, the vehicle may perform poorly due to the wear and tear of engine parts.
- Engine damage: Consistent wear and tear of engine parts due to low lubrication can lead to engine damage.
- Overheating: Due to friction, the engine parts may get overheated, leading to an overheating problem.
Measures to avoid the low engine oil problem
- Regular oil check: A regular engine oil checkup ensures that there is no shortage of engine oil in the vehicle. If not done, then it might lead to a sudden loss in the level of engine oil, which may affect the performance of the vehicle or generators.
- Timely changes: To avoid low engine oil, one needs to change the engine oil from time to time.
- Inspect for leaks: leaking of oil is very common in engine parts, which can lead to a low level of engine oil. To avoid this, you must inspect leaks daily.
Conclusion
To prevent problems like overheating, friction, and poor performance, one needs to ensure proper lubrication of engine parts in vehicles or generators, which can be achieved by ensuring a proper level of engine oil in engines, inspection of any leaks, timely changes of oil, and using good engine oil. Not ensuring these points can lead to a low level of engine oil, which may further lead to friction, wear and tear of moving parts of the engine, overheating of the engine, etc. TruTrust Industries provides good quality engine oil and other products like lubricants, etc, to ensure proper functioning of machinery and vehicles.