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Which risk increases substantially when reciprocating engine pistons overheat?

A)Increased likelihood of piston seizure
B)Reduction in lubricating oil pressure
C)Lean air-fuel mixture occurrence
D)Detonation during compression stroke

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Piston seizure risk increases with overheating because thermal expansion reduces clearances, leading to friction welding via adhesion. The mechanism is thermal expansion coupled with excessive friction; therefore seizure is the outcome, rather than low oil pressure that occurs under different circumstances.

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