Engine Blow-by

By Scott Sticklen | March 20, 2020
engine blowby can be fixed with FTC Decarbonizer

What causes Engine Blow-by? Engine blow-by can often be fixed without having to rebuild the engine Engine blow-by is caused by compression pressure in the combustion chamber escaping into the crankcase past stuck piston rings and/or glazed bores, and consequently over-pressurizing the crankcase. This condition can cause all sorts of exasperation for truckers and heavy…

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Oil Soot, Carbon, & Blow-by Issues

By Scott Sticklen | January 31, 2020

Sooty engine oil, carbon deposits, & blow-by issues Regular diesel engine operation, including starting, becomes increasingly problematic as combustion-related deposits build up on critical engine components over time. Cold weather only compounds the situation. Types of operation, such as excessive idling, short run time, light work, and city type driving, all contribute to carbon and…

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