0
There are many probable causes. You could have a bad (or broken) piston ring which would allow raw fuel to exit the affected cylinders during the compression stroke. You could also have a faulty EGR or PCV valve. You'll have to take the vehicle into a friendly local dealer so they can "scope" the engine.
What else can I help you with?
What would cause engine oil and diesel fuel to blow out the exhaust stacks on a pre-emissions 12.7L DDEC 5 engine?
If they mix with the wrong things, it can blow out.
What can cause diesel fuel to mix with engine oil in a mack truck?
Worn piston rings.
Can you ruin your engine from bad injectors?
Leaking injectors that are allowing fuel to flow after shutdown, will allow fuel to flow into the cylinder. This fuel will mix with the oil and dilute it's lubricrating ability. This will cause engine wear and will eventually cause serious engine damage.
Would one year old gas cause engine to run rough?
It absolutly can. if the tank was not filled up prior to to sitting condensation will form causing water to mix with fuel. even a small amount of moisture can cause the engine to run rough.
Why is carburetor fitted in a petrol engine?
Used prior to the introduction of fuel injection to mix the fuel & air at the proper mix for an internal combustion engine.
How does a choke work?
By cutting off part of the supply of air. This will cause the fuel/air mixture to be very rich. A cold engine needs a much richer mix than a warm engine. Once the engine warms up the choke opens up and the fuel/air mixture is restored to the optimum mix.
How does the gas system work on a 3.5 Briggs and Stratton engine?
The fuel system on a Briggs and Stratton engine works by fuel being gravity feed from the fuel tank. Fuel goes to the carburetor where air and gas the mix, after the air and fuel mix it is feed into the engine where the engine goes through the four strokes.
Does Diesel mix with petrol?
No, diesel does not mix with petrol. Diesel is a heavier fuel with a different chemical composition than petrol (gasoline), which can lead to engine damage if mixed. Using diesel in a petrol engine can cause serious performance issues and potential engine failure. It's important to use the correct fuel type for your vehicle.
What would cause engine oil to turn thick like a jello mold?
This can happen on a high compression engine (especially diesel) when the oil is not changed often enough. The fuel blow-by from the rings causes fuel to mix with the oil and "coke up" , creating oil that looks almost like asphalt.
Why does diesel fuel and antifreeze mix?
It does not mix under normal conditions. If this is happening with your diesel engine you may have engine trouble.
How fuel and air mix in car engine?
Either through a carburetor or by a fuel injector.
Will blown valve cover gasket cause an engine tick?
No. It would cause the coolant and oil to mix and it would look like a Milkshake drain oild and check it.
