What can happen if you use oil viscosity improvers or add a high flow oil pump

Cavitation in engine oil occurs when air or vapor bubbles form due to low pressure or turbulence and subsequently implode under higher pressure. This phenomenon can cause severe damage to engine components, including oil pumps, gear surfaces, and metal parts.

How It Happens:

1. Low Pressure Areas: Cavitation often occurs in oil pumps or suction lines where pressure drops below the oil's vapor pressure, causing bubbles to form
   
   
2. Implosion of Bubbles: These bubbles collapse when pressure increases, creating high-energy microjets that erode nearby surfaces
   
   
3. Contributing Factors:
   • Air leaks in suction lines or poor tank design
     
   • Using a higher flow oil pump than the OEM recommends
   • High oil viscosity at low temperatures
     
   • Contaminants like water or aged oil impairing air release properties

Problems:

• Surface Erosion: Imploding bubbles damage pump housings, gears, and other components
  
• Oil Starvation: Cavitation disrupts proper lubrication, leading to overheating and wear
  
• Premature Failure: Prolonged cavitation can result in significant engine damage or failure
  

 Solution:

•  Don't use oil thickeners or heavier weight oils than is recommended 
•  When adding a higher flow oil pump, factor the viscosity issues that could come into play and destroy your motor. 
• Use BestLine Racing Engine Oil Treatments to help protect all the components if cavitation occurs.