Why does gasoline enter the oil in a gasoline generator?

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Gasoline enters the oil in a gasoline generator due to damaged piston seals. When the piston seals in the cylinder are damaged, gasoline can leak into the oil tank. Introduction: A cylinder is a cylindrical metal component that guides the piston to move in a straight reciprocating motion within the cylinder. In an engine, air expands inside the cylinder to convert thermal energy into mechanical energy; in a compressor, gas is compressed by the piston to increase pressure. Others: The cylinder in an internal combustion engine is the cavity in the engine block where the piston is placed. It serves as the track for the piston's movement, where fuel burns and expands. The cylinder wall also helps dissipate some of the residual heat from combustion, maintaining the engine at a normal operating temperature.