Engine lubrication system — design description Oil is the elixir for any engine. Without oil, bearings and pistons would seize in no time. When you put the car in the garage, check the oil level. You can...
Engine oil pressure To lubricate the engine in any mode of its operation, adequate oil pressure must be provided. If the oil is too cold and thick, excessive pressure may occur....
Oil pressure switch One part of the oil filter assembly is the oil switch. In the absence of pressure, the switch is open, and when the switch-on pressure is reached, it closes....
Checking oil pressure and oil switch The pressure gauge must be provided with the possibility to screw in the oil switch, which is removed when checking the pressure. Before checking, you need to...
Engine oil — general information Oil is truly the elixir of engine life. It reduces friction and wear on pistons and cylinders, bearings and valve train parts. It seals the narrow space...
Engine oil consumption A well-maintained engine consumes so little oil that oil does not need to be topped up at all between individual maintenance changes, and if oil is topped up,...
Checking the engine oil level Pull out the oil dipstick every second refueling. During the break-in of the vehicle, as well as in the case of an old engine with increased oil consumption,...
Changing engine oil and oil filter In all engines, the oil must be changed every 15 thousand km or 12 months. If you often make long trips, then it is not necessary to observe oil change...
What to do about oil stains Engine stains caused by oil sweat are not a cause for concern. Under severe temperature fluctuations, engine oil can penetrate through the pores of the seals...