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A measure of an oil's resistance to changes in viscosity due to temperature fluctuations.
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A measure of an oil's thickness and flowability.
A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.
Engine type where oil is stored in a separate tank, not in the crankcase.
plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil
device that filters the engine oil
Instrument that measures oil pressure
