The crankcase dilution means
A
Dilution of fuel in the crankcase
B
Dilution of oil by water in the crankcase
C
Dilution of lubrication oil by fuel in the crankcase
D
Dilution of mixture passing through crankcase in two stroke engines
Correct Answer: Dilution of lubrication oil by fuel in the crankcase
Crankcase dilution is a phenomenon of internal combustion engines in which unburned diesel or gasoline accumulates in the crankcase.Excessively rich fuel mixture or incomplete combustion allows a certain amount of fuel to pass down between the pistons and cylinder walls and dilute the engine oil.