Question 471Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer
70% to passWhich of the following effects will excessively cold lube oil have on the operation of a diesel engine?
AThe engine will crank slowly and may fail to start.
BThe engine will overspeed when started.
CThe fuel oil supply will become diluted resulting in rough running.
DThe cooling system will overheat causing the engine to stall.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) The engine will crank slowly and may fail to start. Excessively cold lube oil has a higher viscosity, meaning it is thicker and more resistant to flow. This makes it more difficult for the engine's starter to turn over the engine, resulting in slow cranking and potentially causing the engine to fail to start. The other answer options are incorrect because: B) Excessive cold would not cause the engine to overspeed, C) cold lube oil would not dilute the fuel supply, and D) cold lube oil would not cause the cooling system to overheat and stall the engine. The primary effect of excessively cold lube oil is the increased viscosity that inhibits the engine from starting properly.
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