Why is diesel getting in my oil?
The Causes of Fuel Dilution in Engine Oil However, the main cause is through a process called blow-by. Other factors include leaking of the fuel injectors, incomplete combustion of the fuel, low engine temperatures, long periods of idle time and frequent short-distance driving.
Is C10 a good engine?
The C10 is a good engine, but will drink alittle more fuel. In addition, you must look at both trucks to see how they are speced as you don’t mention that. That would be my deciding factor along with what they cost. 350,000 on a C10 isn’t too bad.
Is too much oil in a diesel engine bad?
3qts will not hurt anything, it can’t just be left in there but over a short period of time not a disaster. It is not great but will not hurt anything at that quantity. If it is way over full then it can foam hitting the crank and even be pushed out the valve covers into the intake and be ingested like fuel.
Can diesel in oil damage engine?
Response from the Engine Man Please keep in mind that diesel fuel in the crankcase drastically impacts the oil’s lubricity and creates excessive wear in all parts and the turbo bearing. But what you need to determine is if there are any high levels of any engine bearing material in the oil.
Why is it important that diesel fuel be carefully filtered?
It can be an important contributor to engine emissions because oxidation and heating the oil can contribute to unwanted emissions. The job of an oil filter is to keep the engine oil clean by extracting particulates such as soot caused by oil breakdown, from the burning fuel and metal contaminants.
What kind of oil should I put in my diesel engine?
For pre-Tier 4 engines that use ULSD and LSD fuels, Cat recommends Cat DEO-ULS and Cat DEO. However, commercial oils that meet Cat ECF-3, Cat ECF-2 or Cat ECF-1-a are acceptable. For engines using fuels of sulfur levels that exceed 0.1 percent (1000 ppm), Cat recommends Cat DEO.
Can a Caterpillar engine leak diesel into the oil?
I have searched the Internet regarding the problem and it seems that this particular Caterpillar engine has an injector seal that can leak. When that seal leaks, diesel gets into the oil. Do you know anything about this problem?
How many horsepower does a caterpillar C10 diesel engine have?
Gear fast / run slow is a good rule of thumb for these trucks engines. Caterpillar C10 operating rand is 1200 to 1800, with a maximum engine rpm of 1800. The horsepower in these engines is 335 with a max hp of 350. Young and Sons is one of the most experienced diesel engine companies around.
What causes diesel fuel to mix with oil?
The only way fuel mixes with oil is DRAIN LINE RESTRICTION–PLUGGED FUEL TANK VENT– FUEL PUMP SEALS–INJECTOR /CUPS/ORINGS– CRACKED POURES HEADS that’s it, no i would not run any engine with cyl cutout it will ruin the entire engine and be off balance ect Hi there. Your engine doesn’t have injector cups.