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Old 20-04-12, 03:01 PM   #9
Whitty
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Default Re: Is engine oil flammable

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Originally Posted by punyXpress View Post
There've been cases ( ? Berlin ? ) where turbo seals have blown & engines have run away because of oil being leaked into the diesel engine. Cut the fuel off & engine oil becomes the fuel!
Which is a worry
Happens a lot in buses and trucks. Volvos can be prone to it. Sometimes can happen if you only just change turbo. All previous past oil is trapped in intercooler waiting to attack! When it happens its spectacular.lol

Last edited by Whitty; 20-04-12 at 03:02 PM.
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