The aluminum pan test sounds like fun! Failed fuel pressure regulator? And/or failed open injector? On 6/25/21, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote: > When I checked the oil level it was high. Over the full mark. > Today I drained the sump and filter. It came out in a rush despite the > engine being cold. > There were over six litres of liquid, the colour of clean oil. > I put about 1/3 cup of it into an aluminum pie plate and brought a lit match > to the edge. It immediately caught fire. > My conclusion is that somehow, I am getting gasoline into the sump . > Any suggestions as to how, why, or how to remedy this? > Thanks
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