Functions of a lubricant

Friction generates a lot of me and your lubricant moves me to an area with a large surface area to remove me

GUESS
I give up

Heat

Your lubricant is designed to take heat away from friction surfaces to cooler parts of the system such as radiators/coolers where this heat can be dissipated. Often coolers have large surface areas for maximum heat transfer.

Complete the sentence. Detergent and dispersant additives allow me to move ________ to the filters.

GUESS
I give up

Contamination

Detergent and dispersant additives are crucial in keeping lubrication surfaces clean. Hence it is a function of your lubricant to carry away dirt and contaminants that can cause wear from friction surfaces. 

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