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Motor oil facts for kids

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Motor oil is a type of liquid oil used for lubrication by various kinds of motors, especially internal combustion engines. The main purpose of motor oil is to reduce friction against moving parts, which makes the motor last longer.

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    Pouring fresh motor oil into an engine

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    Different brands of bottled motor oil at a store

  • Motor oil refill with funnel

    Using a funnel to assist with a motor oil refill

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    Range of motor oils on display in Kuwait in obsolete cardboard cans with steel lids

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    A woman checking her oil level in Togo, West Africa

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    Oil being drained from a car into a drip pan

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    A truck's oil being drained at an oil change shop

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Aceite de motor para niños

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