How driving style affects engine oil consumption
- September 24, 2022
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Increased oil consumption is observed in a large number of car engines. In addition, this usually applies to modern engines, and not to engines released 15-20 years ago.
Increased oil consumption is observed in a large number of car engines. In addition, this usually applies to modern engines, and not to engines released 15-20 years ago. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells you how to reduce waste lubricant consumption by changing your driving habits.
The main influence on oil consumption is an aggressive driving style. The speed of movement is directly proportional to the consumption of waste lubricant. And the higher the tachometer needle flies, the more oil is consumed. And consumption depends on the quality of the lubricant.
The fact is that the higher the load on the power unit, the more it heats up. In addition, you need to take into account the design features of a modern engine. For example, if there is an exhaust pipe running near the oil sump, the oil is definitely under increased tension. It’s an extra “cooking”. As a result, the heating lubricant liquefies and enters the combustion chambers more easily. There it mixes with fuel and burns. This leads to the appearance of soot on the candles, and problems can arise with the converter over time. But this is a topic for another material.
Therefore, only use high-quality and expensive oil if you want to press the accelerator pedal harder. It is more resistant to heavy loads and temperature fluctuations. And don’t fill a consumable with too low a viscosity! Especially if the engine is old. So with any driving style, the unit will have an oil burner.
“Retired” movement at low speeds and perpetual traffic jams also do not affect the engine in the best way. In traffic jams, the engine heats up, and this also dilutes the lubricant, plus urban speeds contribute to the gradual accumulation of deposits in the engine. Add to that the poor condition of seals and gaskets a used car can have, and we get the same oil burner, perhaps in smaller quantities. However, for many this is important, because you don’t have to look under the hood as often.
Well, inflatable motorbikes are traditional “oil eaters”. Here, the driving style has little influence on consumption. Therefore, carry a can of lubricant in the trunk so that there is a reserve for refilling.
Which driving style to choose? Mixed! Drive the car calmly and run the engine up to 3500 rpm on a country road. So he cleans himself. And if you don’t want to look under the hood to check the oil level at all, choose cars with proven naturally aspirated engines. For example, the 2.5-liter Volvo engine for the 850 model or the 1.8-liter unit that was installed on the Opel Astra. These engines do not suffer from increased lubrication consumption under any driving conditions. So with them you can drive as well as go slow.
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The main influence on oil consumption is an aggressive driving style. The speed of movement is directly proportional to the consumption of waste lubricant. And the higher the tachometer needle flies, the more oil is consumed. And consumption depends on the quality of the lubricant.
The fact is that the higher the load on the power unit, the more it heats up. In addition, you need to take into account the design features of a modern engine. For example, if there is an exhaust pipe running near the oil sump, the oil is definitely under increased tension. It’s an extra “cooking”. As a result, the heating lubricant liquefies and enters the combustion chambers more easily. There it mixes with fuel and burns. This leads to the appearance of soot on the candles, and problems can arise with the converter over time. But this is a topic for another material.
Therefore, only use high-quality and expensive oil if you want to press the accelerator pedal harder. It is more resistant to heavy loads and temperature fluctuations. And don’t fill a consumable with too low a viscosity! Especially if the engine is old. So with any driving style, the unit will have an oil burner.
“Retired” movement at low speeds and perpetual traffic jams also do not affect the engine in the best way. In traffic jams, the engine heats up, and this also dilutes the lubricant, plus urban speeds contribute to the gradual accumulation of deposits in the engine. Add to that the poor condition of seals and gaskets a used car can have, and we get the same oil burner, perhaps in smaller quantities. However, for many this is important, because you don’t have to look under the hood as often.
Well, inflatable motorbikes are traditional “oil eaters”. Here, the driving style has little influence on consumption. Therefore, carry a can of lubricant in the trunk so that there is a reserve for refilling.
Which driving style to choose? Mixed! Drive the car calmly and run the engine up to 3500 rpm on a country road. So he cleans himself. And if you don’t want to look under the hood to check the oil level at all, choose cars with proven naturally aspirated engines. For example, the 2.5-liter Volvo engine for the 850 model or the 1.8-liter unit that was installed on the Opel Astra. These engines do not suffer from increased lubrication consumption under any driving conditions. So with them you can drive as well as go slow.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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