Week 1 Principles of Lubrication Quiz
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What is the main purpose of a lubricant?

  • Increase friction between moving parts
  • Prevent metal-to-metal contact (correct)
  • Cause rubbing between surfaces
  • Act as a cushion between metal parts
  • Which type of friction involves one surface sliding over another, as seen in plain bearings?

  • Static friction
  • Rolling friction
  • Wiping friction
  • Sliding friction (correct)
  • What is the function of oil film in engine operation?

  • Increase abrasive wear
  • Promote metal-to-metal contact
  • Create rolling friction
  • Act as a cushion between metal parts (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a function of engine oil?

    <p>Increasing friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total engine cooling can be accounted for by oil cooling?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which engine part does oil aid in forming a seal with to prevent gas leakage from the combustion chamber?

    <p>Piston rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is viscosity in relation to oil?

    <p>The resistance of oil to flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is oil viscosity classified under the SAE system?

    <p>Into seven groups according to viscosity at either 130 F or 210 F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a low viscosity index indicate about oil?

    <p>Large change in viscosity with temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use approved SAE-rated oils in an engine?

    <p>To ensure proper lubrication and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the letter 'W' signify in an SAE oil designation like 20W?

    <p>Winter use suitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the SAYBOLT values indicate about oil viscosity?

    <p>Designate the viscosity of oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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