Oil drain screw slipping is one of the common causes of damage to the car oil pan. Its consequences not only affect the normal operation of the vehicle, but also may cause serious damage to the engine.
After the oil drain screw slips, the direct consequence is that the oil leaks from the slipping. Engine oil is an important lubricant for the engine. It not only reduces the friction and wear between the engine components, but also cools the engine and takes away the heat. Once the oil leaks, the lubrication effect of the engine will be greatly reduced, the friction between the components will increase, the wear will increase, and it may even cause the engine to overheat.
Oil leakage not only affects the lubrication effect of the engine, but also may cause direct damage to the engine components. For example, oil leakage may cause the piston, cylinder wall, crankshaft and other key components to wear due to lack of lubrication, and may even cause serious faults such as cylinder pulling and bearing sticking. In addition, oil leakage may also cause engine overheating, causing the rubber seals to age and deform, further aggravating oil leakage and damage to engine components.
Oil leakage and poor lubrication will cause reduced engine performance and poor fuel economy. Due to the increased friction between engine components, the engine needs to consume more fuel to overcome this friction, resulting in a decrease in fuel economy. At the same time, oil leakage may also affect the cooling effect of the engine, causing the engine to overheat, further reducing the engine's performance and fuel economy.
The consequences of damage to the automobile oil pan caused by slipped oil drain screws are serious, not only affecting the normal operation of the vehicle and the performance of the engine, but also posing a threat to the environment and safety. Therefore, car owners and maintenance personnel should attach great importance to the tightening of the oil drain screw, regularly check and replace damaged oil drain screws to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.