Practice - Properties of an Effective Lubricant
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Practice Questions
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What is one function of a lubricant?
💡 Hint: Think about mechanical systems where two parts move against each other.
What does a high viscosity index indicate?
💡 Hint: It is about how much change there is in thickness with temperature shifts.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a lubricant?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of lubricants in engine performance.
True or False: The higher the viscosity index, the better the lubricant performs across different temperatures.
💡 Hint: Think about how oil behaves in both cold and hot weather.
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Challenge Problems
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Given an engine operating in cold weather, analyze how a low pour point impacts its efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider how oil behaves during winter starts.
Evaluate the role of oxidation resistance in prolonging the life of synthetic lubricants.
💡 Hint: Think of the comparison with how food spoils with time when exposed to air.
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