Some of that fuel would inevitably seep down into the crankcase and dilute your oil. |
With a rotary engine, the crankshaft is fixed, while the cylinders, crankcase and all the other bits rotate around it. |
The last place you need your oil is splattered up the inside of the crankcase! |
The slower speeds were a result of the races being flown with a cracked crankcase. |
The shunt left the car with damaged suspension, bodywork and even broke the crankcase in the backwards impact. |
There are oil passages on the outside of the crankcase to reduce the chance of oil leaks. |