Another topic to ponder and looking for input.
Let's say again, we have a typical passenger car or truck operating normally. Let's assume that to get to the full mark on the dipstick it requires 5 quarts (4.732 L) of oil.
With the engine in operation, some of the oil will be in the oil pan and some of the oil will be in the engine's moving parts. Out of the 5 quarts, how much will be in the engine and how much will be in the oil pan (assuming steady state)? Is it small, say like 0.1 - 0.2 quarts? Or even less? Or would it be larger, say 1 - 1.5 quarts? Or even more? The oil filter volume comes into play here too.
Furthermore, what are typical retention times for oil in the oil pan? Is it correct to assume that it varies with engine RPM as I think most oil pumps are driven mechanically off the crankshaft?
Looking forward to reading people's thoughts.
Let's say again, we have a typical passenger car or truck operating normally. Let's assume that to get to the full mark on the dipstick it requires 5 quarts (4.732 L) of oil.
With the engine in operation, some of the oil will be in the oil pan and some of the oil will be in the engine's moving parts. Out of the 5 quarts, how much will be in the engine and how much will be in the oil pan (assuming steady state)? Is it small, say like 0.1 - 0.2 quarts? Or even less? Or would it be larger, say 1 - 1.5 quarts? Or even more? The oil filter volume comes into play here too.
Furthermore, what are typical retention times for oil in the oil pan? Is it correct to assume that it varies with engine RPM as I think most oil pumps are driven mechanically off the crankshaft?
Looking forward to reading people's thoughts.
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