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Engine failure after 15,000 miles
My friend's engine failed completely after only 15,000 miles, dealership says the cause was too much oil in the engine, but he has never added any between services.
Asked on 29 June 2012 by tilt
Answered by
Honest John
That's because the DPF blocked and fuel oil pumped into the engine to regenerate the DPF and sunk into the sump, raising the sump level.
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