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Can a blown alternator cause fuel to get into the oil?

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Old Mar 28, 2021 | 09:20 AM
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Can a blown alternator cause fuel to get into the oil?

Few weeks ago I started my car, and shortly after smoke came from under the hood. Later I had discovered it was my alternator that blew. Immediately I opened the hood and checked the oil dip stick because I thought it was an engine issue at first. It was lighter in color and looked like it was mixed with something (now I assume gas had just entered the oil pan and mixed with my oil?). After changing the alternator I noticed my oil smelt very strongly of gas. I had changed my oil recently before and there were no issues.

I am changing my oil today so I can run it and see if any codes arise. I have seen to look at injectors for this issue. Can the alternator have caused this issue? If not I find it strange how these issues happened at the exact same time.

like I said oil change first and then I'll be checking if the issue comes back, and if any codes come up and I'll take it from there.
Old Mar 28, 2021 | 01:41 PM
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The alternator CANNOT cause the injectors to leak fuel into the oil.

However, you do have a leaking fuel injector.

look at the other post today about the same issue.


also my advice regarding how to find the leaking injector
Old Apr 7, 2021 | 05:44 PM
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