Fluids: Motor Oil Flashcards

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1
Q

Motor oil also:

A

Cleans, stops corrosion and cools the engine

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2
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Most important property of motor oil:

A

Viscosity

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3
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The viscosity must be high enough to:

A

Maintain a lubricating film

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4
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The viscosity must be low enough so that it can:

A

Flow around the engine and keep the parts well coated under all conditions

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5
Q

SAE stands for:

A

Society of automative engineers

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6
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Code system for motor oul based on the:

A

Viscosity

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7
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The higher the SAE grade number, the higher the

A

Viscosity

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8
Q

Some oils are dark _____ or dark _____.

A

Red or blue

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9
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Motor oil’s main function:

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To lubricate moving parts

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