What are the causes of an oil pump failure in a car?

|LANDMARK LIVIMÖTORS INC. What are the causes of an oil pump failure in a car? • Friction is the enemy of the engine as it adversely affects efficiency as well as lifespan of the engine. • Different components of the engine need to be properly lubricated to run smoothly in a friction less surrounding. • Besides, circulation of pressurized oil also helps to get rid of the excess amount of heat generated due to the combustion process. • Oil pump generates the pressure required to circulate the oil throughout the engine. Pressurized oil reaches every corner of the engine and thus helps the engine to run efficiently. However, a defective oil pump could not do its job efficiently which could impair an engine. Causes of an oil pump failure: 1 Low oil level: • Lack of a sufficient amount of oil could increase pressure on the oil pump. • Besides, an oil pump also needs to be properly lubricated to run smoothly. However, unavailability of a sufficient amount of lubricant could adversely affect its performance. • So, it is essential to inspect the quantity of engine oil on a daily basis. 2 Contaminated engine oil: • Deposition of metallic particles, dirt particles, fuel and other kinds of contaminants in the engine oil could negatively affect its ability of lubrication. • Neglecting the engine oil contamination could damage an oil pump. • So, the quality of the engine oil needs to be inspected regularly. 3 Sludge build up: • Presence of a huge amount of contaminants could combine with old engine oil to create sludge. • Sludge build up inside the engine not only adversely affects the performance of the engine but also could damage the oil pump. 4 Lack of maintenance: • Lack of maintenance like skipping an oil change or ignoring the signs of a problematic oil pump could trigger major mechanical malfunctions in the oil pump. • Besides, defective components of an oil pump should be replaced immediately and engine oil should be flushed after a certain time interval to avoid sludge build up. Bottom line: • An Oil pump plays a vital role in the performance of an engine and thus it needs special attention. • Malfunctions in such an important part of the engine could have disastrous consequences. • Signs of a defective oil pump should not be neglected and timely action should be taken to fix such problems. • Regular maintenance is the key to keep it in working order.