The Lubrication System

Parts and Function

What would happen if an engine didn’t have a lubrication

system???

Cools

Cleans

Seals

Lubricates

Four Basic Lubrication System Functions

Major Lubrication System Components

• Oil Pump• Oil Pan• Oil Filter• Oil Galleries• Dip Stick• Oil Pressure Sending

Unit

Lubricating Oil Terminology

• Viscosity• Viscosity Index• A.P.I.• S.A.E.• Single Viscosity• Multi Viscosity• Pour Point depressant• Detergent Dispersant

Maintenance

• Oil should be changed every 3000 miles or at manufacturers suggested interval

• Use viscosity/grade designed for vehicle

• Filter should also be changed

• Oil changes are needed because oil gets contaminated with carbon, water, metal filings and gasoline

Be kind to Mother Earth

• Take your waste motor oil to a local garage or municipal facility for recycling. Remember--one gallon of oil carelessly dumped into a drain can pollute over a million gallons of water!!