Auto Upkeep Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (2nd Edition) Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Wor Auto Upkeep Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (2nd Edition) Chapter 10 Lubrication System Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Wor Fuel for Thought What is the function of engine oil in the lubrication system? How are oils rated? What are synthetic oils? Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Objectives Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to: Define the purpose of engine oil. Explain oil service and viscosity ratings. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic oils. Discuss the importance of oil filters. Change the oil and filter on a vehicle. Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Purpose of Engine Oil Lubricates Cools Cleans Seals Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Understanding Oil Ratings Society of Automotive Engineers – SAE rates oil viscosity (e.g., 5W-20). American Petroleum Institute – API rates engine oil service (e.g., SM). Energy Conserving – increased additives to lower friction. ILSAC – The International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee – standards for gasoline-fueled engines (e.g., GF-4). ACEA – European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association. Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Synthetic Oils Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Oil Filters Oil circulates through the engine and is cleaned by an oil filter. Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Changing the Oil and Filter Every 3,000 miles/5,000 km or as recommended by the manufacturer. Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Summary Oil lubricates, cools, cleans, and seals. Know oil ratings for your vehicle – SAE, API, ILSAC, ACEA – always check your owner’s manual. Oil filters remove contaminants, change when changing the oil. Chapter 10 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com