Why Engine Bearings Fail: Root Causes, Oil Analysis & Wear
Why do engine bearings fail—and what can the wear patterns inside an engine tell you about the real root cause?
In this highly technical episode of EPARTRADE Race Industry Now, Dustin Kull, Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket at Daido Metal, and Lake Speed, Jr., Tribologist and The Motor Oil Geek, break down advanced engine failure analysis and the science behind bearing wear, lubrication and oil-film failure.The discussion goes deep into:• How bearing wear patterns can reveal what is happening inside an engine• Oil-film thickness, viscosity, bearing clearance, speed and load• Why…
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