1. The Lubrication System
Parts and Function

2. What would happen if an engine didn’t have a lubrication system???

3. Four Basic Lubrication System Functions
Cools
Cleans
Seals
Lubricates

4. Major Lubrication System Components
Oil Pump
Oil Pan
Oil Filter
Oil Galleries
Dip Stick
Oil Pressure Sending Unit

5. Lubricating Oil Terminology
Viscosity
Viscosity Index
A.P.I.
S.A.E.
Single Viscosity
Multi Viscosity
Pour Point depressant
Detergent Dispersant

6. Maintenance
Oil should be changed every 3000 miles or at manufacturers suggested interval
Use viscosity/grade designed for vehicle
Filter should also be changed
Oil changes are needed because oil gets contaminated with carbon, water, metal filings and gasoline

7. Be kind to Mother Earth
Take your waste motor oil to a local garage or municipal facility for recycling. Remember--one gallon of oil carelessly dumped into a drain can pollute over a million gallons of water!!