Motorcycle · Motorcycle upkeep
What typically causes an engine to seize?
Correct answer: Not having enough oil.
Answer options
- ANot having enough fuel
- BNot having enough oil Correct
- CHaving the tires at the wrong pressure
Why
Oil keeps the metal surfaces inside the engine from rubbing directly against each other; when it runs too low, heat and friction build until the parts bind and lock. Running out of fuel only makes the engine quit, and tire pressure has no effect on the engine itself.
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Topic: Motorcycle upkeep License: Motorcycle
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