Lubrication Systems

Identify the component that filters the oil.

• Oil pump

• Oil filter

• Oil pan

• Oil cooler

What happens to the surplus oil in the engine?

• It is stored in the oil filter

• It is returned to the oil pan

• It is pumped back to the oil pump

• It is bypassed by the valve.

The oil storage tank in a dry sump system is used to ________.

• increase engine power

• store oil separately

• reduce oil pressure

• filter the oil

What is the function of the oil pressure relief valve in a dry sump system?

• Increase oil pressure

• Decrease oil pressure

• Maintain optimal oil pressure

• Filter the oil

The camshaft in the dry sump system is located near the ________.

• A) oil pan

• B) crankshaft

• C) oil filter

• D) storage tank

In the dry sump system, the oil gallery is used to ________.

• store oil

• filter oil

• distribute oil

• increase oil pressure

Engine oil acts as a barrier to reduce ______ and wear.

• friction

• temperature

• pressure

• noise

Engine oil is usually refined from which of the following?

• Water

• Petroleum or crude oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

What does viscosity measure in oils?

• Color

• Flow rate

• Temperature

• Density

High viscosity oil flows more ______.

• easily

• slowly

• quickly

• smoothly