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Old 12-12-2012, 06:23 AM
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Re: Removing sludge in engine thoughts

I don't have much experience with a diesel engine ... other than stationary generator sets and my old '85 Mercedes (near 400k miles now). I have always been impressed with how clean the diesel is internally in the crankcase. Yes, new oil blackens straight-away, but the "stuff" seems to stay suspended in the oil. I have never seen sludge deposits on diesel internals as I have seen on gasoline engine internals.

In your experience with the stuck injector: Was it a diesel engine? If so, wonder why the diesel fuel didn't keep the injector from sticking? Did the injector break internally?
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