What are the hazards of cleaning an engine with diesel?
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Below are the hazards of cleaning an engine with diesel: 1. Without disassembly and inspection, some long-term formed deposits and lacquer films cannot be cleaned thoroughly in a short time. 2. Since the viscosity of diesel is much lower compared to engine oil and it lacks anti-wear additives, cleaning without disassembly can cause wear to the engine's friction components. 3. Diesel has strong permeability and corrosiveness, which can cause all rubber products to expand, leading to the failure of all oil seals in the vehicle. Below is additional information: 1. Engine cleaning mainly includes cleaning the oil passages and cleaning the lubrication surfaces of the engine through the lubrication system. 2. Engine cleaning helps maintain the cleanliness of engine components, reduces wear on engine parts, effectively lowers the engine failure rate, and ensures the normal operation of all engine components.
I've been repairing cars for 20 years and seen plenty of trouble caused by using diesel to clean engines. That stuff isn't meant for cleaning - it washes away all the internal lubricating grease, causing piston rings and cylinder walls to grind against each other with terrible noises, shortening engine life. What's worse, diesel residue left in the fuel system can clog injectors, making your car idle roughly or struggle with acceleration. Plus, diesel is highly flammable. If it accidentally splashes onto hot components like the exhaust pipe during cleaning, it can easily start a fire - definitely not a minor accident. I still remember one customer who tried this at home - sparks ignited the diesel and blackened the entire hood. Bottom line: this method carries too much risk. Just use professional engine cleaners instead.
