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Oil sludge

Contamination inside an internal combusion engine

Oil sludge or black sludge is a gel-like or semi-solid deposit inside an internal combustion engine, that can create a catastrophic buildup. It is often the result of contaminated engine oil and occurs when moisture and/or high heat is introduced to engine oil.

Causes

Oil sludge may occur due to a variety of different factors. Some of the most common causes are:

Defective crankcase ventilation system
Oil/coolant contamination
Neglecting oil changes
Low oil level
Poor engine design

Precautions

Oil sludge is generally preventable through frequent oil changes at manufacturer specified intervals, however, while uncommon, some engines do have a tendency to build up more sludge than others.

References

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