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Comment by nablaone | original | Internal Combustion Engine (2021)
[−]nablaone · 2026-07-01 Wed 19:23 UTC · link
It's a solvent also.
[−]dotancohen · 2026-07-01 Wed 23:56 UTC · link
Oil also keeps the gaskets (e.g. valve cover gasket, water pump) and seals (front and rear mains) pliable.