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To cool the engine and prevent excessive expansion of its parts.
Engine oil lubricates the metal parts, reducing friction between moving parts and thus preventing wear. It also cools the engine by removing heat from the pistons, thereby preventing excessive expansion of its parts.
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It has no other purpose.
To cool the engine and prevent excessive expansion of its parts.
To increase the engine's power.
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