- 1/15/2025
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Every internal combustion engine needs oil to lubricate it and cool it at the same time in order to keep it trouble-free for as long as possible, and as long as the oil is clean and of the right caliber for the engine and within the correct amount, the engine will give its best performance.
Older cars, used cars, or even some modern cars are subject to many issues related to the engine, and one of these issues is the lack of engine oil significantly and repeatedly, which affects the overall performance of the car.
The oil system works smoothly when the engine has enough oil, and the oil pump generates enough pressure to circulate it throughout the engine, but if the engine oil pressure drops due to its low quantity, a check engine light or low oil pressure light may appear, and you should take these signs seriously to maintain the engine and avoid later issues.
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What are the causes of low engine oil?
The reasons for the lack of engine oil are many, and they are:
Leaks
One of the most common reasons for the lack of oil is its leakage outside the engine, as oil moves in the engine in several directions and within several upper and lower components, and it can leak through these components, especially when the gaskets are damaged and dry, whether upper or lower, especially the lower oil pan, and leakage may also occur due to a lower blow to the engine parts, or due to improper maintenance of the engine.
Corrosion of engine components
It is normal for the engine to consume a small amount of oil due to the nature of its work during high heat and constant friction, but if the consumption becomes higher than the normal rate, this indicates an issue, and the wear and tear of engine components is one of these issues, and this wear leads to improper friction and greater consumption of oil and gasoline, and the wear of piston rings leads to oil entering the combustion chambers and burning it with gasoline.
Evaporation
The oil in your car's engine is exposed to evaporation in some cases, and this happens when using poor quality oil, or when the engine temperature rises significantly and abnormally, and this of course leads to the evaporation of the oil over time and its level inside the engine will decrease to the point where it will put it at risk.
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PCV Damage
Damage to the Positive crankcase ventilation or PCV crank is an issue for engine oil, as it can cause oil burning inside the engine due to the lack of internal ventilation when the valve is blocked or damaged, so if you discover that this valve is damaged or blocked, you should change it immediately so that the lubrication process inside the engine can take place without issues.
Damaged engine valves
Engine valves are responsible for introducing the air and gasoline mixture into the cylinders in addition to removing the burning gases from the engine, and when the bases of these valves are damaged, there is a high chance that oil will leak from them into the cylinders and burn, and the longer the valves are damaged, the longer the oil will burn and its quantity will decrease inside the engine.
Worn piston rings
Pistons or cylinders are the parts that move up and down in the engine after the explosion process occurs inside the cylinders, through which the engine rotates and starts working, and these pistons contain rings that prevent the escape of pressure from the cylinders into the engine or prevent oil from entering the cylinders, and any damage to these rings, the pressure will escape from the combustion chambers and the oil will also burn.
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Failure to adhere to oil change schedules
A very important reason for the lack of oil in the engine that many people underestimate is not changing the oil on the correct dates and not adhering to the maintenance schedule, even for old cars, as you must change the engine oil according to the recommendations of the manufacturer of your car, and neglecting regular maintenance will lead to oil damage over time, which leads to more friction and heat exposure to sensitive engine components, and this may lead to its failure and costly repairs over time.
