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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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compression question

will gas in the oil cuase a sudden, accross all the seals, lowering of compression

my whole motor is getting crap compression, sudden, no broken apex seals (stuck my finger in to check)
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 07:09 AM
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I do not think gas would effect the engine any more than a thinning of the motor oil. I know putting a oil thinner (MMO Etc) can lower a piston engine's compression.

As far as a rotary, I don't know. I'm curious to find out too.

How did fuel get into the oil. Change it as see what happens.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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flooding
lots of flooding
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 08:08 AM
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If there is enough, yes.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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Don't smoke while you are changing your oil!
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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Originally posted by KehoeAutomotive
Don't smoke while you are changing your oil!
lol
i could hook my fuel pump up to the crankcase and run

im changing the oil this weekend, I hope it fixes it
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