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Which risk significantly increases when piston ring conformability deteriorates within a high-performance diesel engine?

A)Elevated unburned hydrocarbon emissions
B)Reduced compressive strength of liner
C)Increased valve train frictional losses
D)Decreased lubricating oil viscosity

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Increased blow-by occurs because reduced piston ring conformability decreases perfect gas sealing between the piston and cylinder wall; therefore, unburned hydrocarbons slip into the crankcase and exhaust, rather than being completely combusted, increasing emissions.

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