Question 91Motor Plants - QMED

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The lube oil cooler is located after the lube oil filter in order for _______________.

Athe filter to operate more efficiently
Bgalvanic action in the cooler to be minimized
Cpositive lube oil pump suction to be assured
Dthe lube oil cooler to be bypassed
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) the filter to operate more efficiently. The lube oil cooler is located after the lube oil filter in order to ensure that the filter can operate more efficiently. By positioning the cooler downstream of the filter, the oil is first cleaned of contaminants before being cooled, which helps prevent the filter from becoming clogged too quickly. This arrangement allows the filter to function optimally and extend its service life. The other answer choices are incorrect. Option B is incorrect because the location of the cooler does not directly impact galvanic action. Option C is incorrect as the position of the cooler does not affect positive lube oil pump suction. Option D is incorrect as the lube oil cooler is not intended to be bypassed in this configuration.

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