Can You Still Drive with Increased Engine Oil?
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You should not drive with increased engine oil. If your car experiences an increase in engine oil, you should stop using it immediately. In such cases, it is necessary to inspect the cause of the oil increase and only resume driving after the issue has been fixed. The engine oil level in a car's engine must not fall below the min mark on the dipstick or exceed the max mark, as both scenarios can affect the engine's normal operation. Increased engine oil, also known as oil dilution, normally occurs when fuel mixed into the oil evaporates as the engine temperature rises and re-enters the combustion chamber through the PCV valve to burn again. However, if the car is driven for short periods in low-temperature conditions, the engine may not warm up sufficiently, preventing the mixed fuel from fully evaporating and leading to increased engine oil.