What Are the Hazards of Excessive Engine Oil?
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Here are the specific hazards of excessive engine oil: 1. Increased engine oil dilutes the oil, leading to a decrease in viscosity. This reduces the oil's lubrication and cooling capabilities, potentially causing cylinder scuffing, bearing wear, and affecting normal engine operation. In severe cases, it may shorten the engine's lifespan. 2. When the oil level exceeds the upper limit on the dipstick, some oil may enter the combustion chamber and participate in combustion, leading to oil burning. This can result in catalytic converter failure, rapid damage to the vehicle's oxygen sensors, increased carbon deposits in the combustion chamber, unstable idling, poor acceleration, increased fuel consumption, and excessive exhaust emissions.