Hi all!
It's well known that fuel dilution shortens the life of an oil, and compromises its ability to lubricate.
Knowing this, is it the case that those who are adding oil to their fuel in an effort to lube their injectors and fuel pumps are fooling themselves?
Anytime I see the subject brought up, the only thing the proponents can point to as a "reason for" using it that the engine is quieter, and that it hasn't blown up yet. oh, and it's cheap..that's probably the biggest attraction.
Among the "reasons against", I would say are the deposits left upon combustion, compromised cetane / btu, and increased HC / PM emissions..
but the fuel dilution thing is something I never hear discussed. anyone have any input?
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