Which outcome occurs when lubricating oil viscosity is too low in a positive displacement pump?

💡 Explanation

When oil viscosity is too low, increased fluid leakage (slippage) occurs within the pump because viscous shear resistance decreases, leading to lower volumetric efficiency. Therefore reduced volumetric efficiency results, rather than cavitation, elevated pressure, or decreased startup, which depend on different factors.

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