What outcome results when fuel is sprayed onto hot intake valves after engine shutdown?

💡 Explanation

Fuel vaporization and unplanned auto-ignition often result due to heat transfer, a *thermal runaway*. This occurs because fuel sprayed post-shutdown lacks airflow, therefore residual heat in the intake valves continues to vaporize fuel, rather than allowing the heat to dissipate.

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