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Internal Combustion Engine (2021)
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WalterBright
· 2026-07-01 Wed 18:47 UTC ·
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You are quite right, the oil also serves to transport the heat away.
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nablaone
· 2026-07-01 Wed 19:23 UTC ·
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It's a solvent also.
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dotancohen
· 2026-07-01 Wed 23:56 UTC ·
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Oil also keeps the gaskets (e.g. valve cover gasket, water pump) and seals (front and rear mains) pliable.