In the simplest terms, yes, as noted by Valvoine leaking or spilled engine oil can start a fire if it gets hot enough. The thing is, it's kind of a Schrödinger's fire hazard rather than a ...

Kia is recalling 137,256 Seltos and Soul vehicles because of an issue with the piston oil rings. Documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the problem can cause a loss ...

If the vehicle continues to run in this condition, the engine could become damaged, causing a loss of motive power. This could even cause a fire due to engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust component ...

The fault with these vehicles is that oil can drip onto the hot exhaust ... In cases where a customer reported an engine fire while driving, smoke was reported, which would be an indication ...

The flexible sealing and tape covering the cut out failed, and diesel oil poured down into the engine room and onto operating machinery, causing a fire. Contributing to the overfilling of the ...

The prosecutor in the appeals court trial for the deadly fire in Mati, which claimed 104 lives and left dozens with severe burns, has recommended the conviction of 12 out of the 21 defendants.

According to the recall, Kia voluntarily issued a recall through the NHTSA after it learned the piston oil rings ... result in engine damage that "can cause a vehicle stall or fire." ...