Engine slobbering, oil and residue coming out of stack
A dark and heavy residue emitted around exhaust manifold gaskets on diesel engines. The operator can help eliminate the residue by avoiding unnecessary engine idling. "Diesel slobber" or "slobber" consists of diesel fuel and/or crankcase oil which has passed through the combustion chamber and did not burn. These are the "heavies" that did not burn because cylinders temperature are too low to promote complete burning.
The lower temperature occurs at:
The lower temperature occurs at:
- Start up while engine temperature increases.
- Engine is idled for a prolonged period.
- Forms gummy deposits on valves, pistons and piston rings.
- Dilutes crankcase oil.
- Accumulates sludge throughout exhaust system.