Posts Tagged: engine bearing wear
Low Oil Pressure: What It Means and What To Do
How to Find the Cause of Low Oil Pressure in Modern Engines Quick Summary: Low oil pressure is not something you guess at—you diagnose it. Modern engines no longer follow the old “10 PSI per 1,000 RPM” rule because bearing clearances are tighter and oil pumps are electronically controlled. If you’re dealing with low oil pressure, switching to thicker oil won’t fix it. To find the cause of low oil pressure, you must verify the reading, understand how variable-displacement oil pumps work, inspect the filter, and follow the manufacturer’s viscosity … Read More
Does Auto Start-Stop Damage Your Engine or Starter?
Is the Start-Stop Bad for Your Engine? Quick Answer If you’re wondering whether start-stop increases engine wear, you’re asking the right question—but the answer isn’t as simple as the old adage that “starting an engine causes the most wear.” While cold engine starts do cause the most engine wear, warm engine restarts don’t cause the same kind of wear. Modern automatic start-stop systems are engineered specifically for repeated warm restarts. Manufacturers compensate for the extra starting cycles with more durable starter systems, sophisticated battery and power-management systems, and engine components … Read More