Way to Recognize the Wrong Engine Oil in Car
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The document discusses the importance of engine oil for car function and the impact of using the wrong oil type. It lists signs of using incorrect oil, including hard starts in cold, burning smells, oil leakage, lower fuel mileage, and engine ticking. Regular oil changes and consulting the owner's manual are recommended to maintain engine health.
Way to Recognize the Wrong Engine Oil in Car
- 1. Way to Recognize the Wrong Engine Oil in Car
- 2. Engine oil is the lifeblood of the car’s engine, without it the car wouldn’t function.
- 3. Oil protects the engine by lubricating its parts and minimizes the heat and friction.
- 4. Engine oil will break down and contaminated through normal use.
- 5. To protect the engine oil of the car you have to follow these steps: Perform an oil change on a regular interval Replace the oil with the correct type.
- 6. Figure out the signs which can be occurred due to the wrong oil in the car engine.
- 8. If cold viscosity of the car is too high, then you unable to start it in cold temperature.
- 9. Thick oil of the car unable to lubricate its moving parts and cause excess resistance.
- 11. If hot viscosity of the engine oil is low, then it may cause below issues in the car: Oil starts to break down under hot conditions Oil unable to lubricate the engine components
- 12. As a result, it will burn the oil and lead to long- term engine damage.
- 13. Oil leakage
- 14. Using synthetic oil on an older or high mileage car can cause oil leaks.
- 15. You may notice small drops of oil on your garage floor or burning smell while driving.
- 16. Low fuel mileage
- 17. Using thick engine oil will lower down the fuel mileage to some extent.
- 18. Thicker oil increase resistance on moving parts such as a piston.
- 19. Engine ticking
- 20. By using the thin engine oil, you will hear the engine making a ticking noise.
- 21. Gradually the ticking sound will be decreased after driving around for a bit.
- 22. Consult your owner’s manual for getting all the details of oil: Type Weight Viscosity
- 23. Car manufacturer will help you to determine the motor oil for the car.
- 24. If you are living in a hot or cold climate, use the thicker or thinner oil as per the recommendation.