Kunle Shonaike
Lubricating oil is often called the blood of an engine. Proper lubrication of all moving parts is essential for the operation of an internal combustion engine.
The lubrication primarily decreases the power required to overcome friction and reduces wear between the rubbings and bearing surfaces, thereby increasing the power output and the engine service life, and avoids seizure and serious damage of the components. Additionally, the lubricant acts as a coolant, carrying heat away from the bearings, cylinders and pistons. The lubricating film on the cylinder wall acts as a seal to prevent the gases of combustion from blowing by the piston rings and entering the crankcase. Thus, the effectiveness of engine lubrication plays an important role in determining the service life and the performance characteristics of an engine.
The lubrication system is consisted of oil pan,…
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