The Oil Level Is Rising Instead of Falling: Why Some Diesels Can Dilute Engine Oil With Fuel

The Oil Level Is Rising Instead of Falling: Why Some Diesels Can Dilute Engine Oil With Fuel

An oil level above the maximum mark can be more concerning than normal oil consumption. Repeated interrupted DPF regeneration is one possible route for diesel fuel to contaminate engine oil.

If the oil level is rising instead of falling, some diesels can be diluting the engine oil with fuel. A level above the maximum mark can be more concerning than ordinary oil consumption.

How regeneration can add fuel to the oil

Repeated post-injection, used in some DPF regeneration strategies, can contribute to fuel dilution of the engine oil. That route matters especially when regeneration is repeatedly interrupted.

A rising level is not harmless

A rising oil level should be investigated rather than treated as harmless. Interrupted DPF regeneration is one possible route, not a reason to ignore the level.