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by WalterBright 27 days ago
You are quite right, the oil also serves to transport the heat away.
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nablaone 27 days ago
It's a solvent also.
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dotancohen 27 days ago
Oil also keeps the gaskets (e.g. valve cover gasket, water pump) and seals (front and rear mains) pliable.
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