Question 486Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer
70% to passIf sludge accumulates on the underside of a diesel engine piston, it will _______________.
Acause blow-by
Bchemically attack the piston skirt
Cform an emulsion of lube oil and water
Draise the piston temperature
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) raise the piston temperature. Sludge accumulation on the underside of a diesel engine piston will increase the piston's thermal insulation, which in turn will raise the piston temperature. This occurs because the sludge acts as an insulating layer, preventing efficient heat transfer from the piston to the cylinder walls, ultimately leading to higher piston temperatures. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Blow-by is caused by worn piston rings or cylinders, not sludge accumulation. B) Sludge does not chemically attack the piston skirt. C) Sludge accumulation does not necessarily form an emulsion of lube oil and water.
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