Can Oil Leakage Cause Spontaneous Combustion?
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Oil leakage will not cause spontaneous combustion. Engine oil has a high ignition point, and even if it smokes under high temperatures, it will not catch fire. However, leaked oil can accumulate dirt, causing the engine to gather impurities, which need to be cleaned promptly. Engine oil is a substance enhanced with additives in base oil, mainly containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade oil viscosity index improvers. The causes of oil leakage are: 1. aging or damage to the oil pan gasket; 2. aging or damage to the gear cover; 3. loosening or damage to the drain plug. The solutions for oil leakage are: 1. replace the damaged sealing ring; 2. identify the leakage point and clean the oil traces at the leakage site; 3. tighten loose bolts and replace damaged accessories.