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Why is it that diesel engines require more frequent engine oil changes than petrol engines?

April 26, 2017changes diesel engine engines frequent Oil petrol require

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Why is it that diesel engines require more frequent engine oil changes than petrol engines?

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Diesel engines produce larger amounts of carbon, which is suspended in the engine oil. Eventually the build up of carbon will solidify the engine oil.