Technician A says too much oil can cause excessive oil consumption. Technician B says viscosity goes up (becomes thicker) when the temperature goes up. Who is right?

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Technician A is correct because too much oil in the engine can lead to excessive oil consumption due to factors like foaming or increased pressure that forces oil past seals. Technician B is incorrect because viscosity actually decreases (becomes thinner) as temperature goes up, not thicker.

Technician a Says Too Much Oil Can Cause Excessive Oil