Chevrolet smoking exhaust Used car parts - worth it?
In many cases, the maintenance of vehicles made by a real expert in the field of electronics or auto mechanics is essential. Many people, however, will perform the repair at his own expense, using commonly available knowledge in this area. In this case, the preferred embodiment may be used to purchase a car parts. Admittedly, car parts, which have already been used can be a bit tired, but they tend to be several times cheaper than new equipment. No wonder that the automotive aftermarket is booming, and the exchange between the owners of auto parts may be getting more efficient, for example, thanks to the Internet.
Coating metal parts
Motor oil is a lubricant used in internal combustion engines, which power cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, engine-generators, and many other machines. In engines, there are parts which move against each other, and the friction wastes otherwise useful power by converting the kinetic energy to heat. It also wears away those parts, which could lead to lower efficiency and degradation of the engine. This increases fuel consumption, decreases power output, and can lead to engine failure.
Lubricating oil creates a separating film between surfaces of adjacent moving parts to minimize direct contact between them, decreasing heat caused by friction and reducing wear, thus protecting the engine. In use, motor oil transfers heat through convection as it flows through the engine by means of air flow over the surface of the oil pan, an oil cooler and through the buildup of oil gases evacuated by the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system.
In petrol (gasoline) engines, the top piston ring can expose the motor oil to temperatures of 160 °C (320 °F). In diesel engines the top ring can expose the oil to temperatures over 315 °C (600 °F). Motor oils with higher viscosity indices thin less at these higher temperatures.
Coating metal parts with oil also keeps them from being exposed to oxygen, inhibiting oxidation at elevated operating temperatures preventing rust or corrosion. Corrosion inhibitors may also be added to the motor oil. Many motor oils also have detergents and dispersants added to help keep the engine clean and minimize oil sludge build-up. The oil is able to trap soot from combustion in itself, rather than leaving it deposited on the internal surfaces. It is a combination of this, and some singeing that turns used oil black after some running.
Rubbing of metal engine parts inevitably produces some microscopic metallic particles from the wearing of the surfaces. Such particles could circulate in the oil and grind against moving parts, causing wear. Because particles accumulate in the oil, it is typically circulated through an oil filter to remove harmful particles. An oil pump, a vane or gear pump powered by the engine, pumps the oil throughout the engine, including the oil filter. Oil filters can be a full flow or bypass type.
Źródło: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_oil
Checking technical condition of the buses
Allowing buses to carry passengers takes place after checking their technical condition. Inspection of road traffic requires that all vehicles that are to serve as vehicles for collective are fully operational and ensure the safety of passengers. Servicing buses should take place after the establishment of any problems with the vehicle, which can occur while driving or be determined at a standstill. Due to the fact that in Poland passenger transport by buses organized frequently by private carriers, who must themselves cover the costs of buying new vehicles, they try to take care of their vehicles so that they can ride as long as possible. One way to prolong the life of vehicles is a frequent replacement of engine oil.