Crude oil is the oil in tankers or pipelines going to refineries. It is a complex mixture of compounds. Now, all plants need to breath. A plant that is covered in oil and that cover is maintained, will likely die. This can happens when a oil storage tank leaks. The environmental damage can be quite extensive. However, with some plants, if they are sprayed with oil, will drop their leaves and grow new ones. If it is a very light oil, and the oil does not coat the underside of the leaf, it may do little damage. Very hard really to generalize as some plants are really resilient to contaminants.
high cleanup costs, death of plants and animals, and damage to fishing economies
High cleanup costs, death of plants and animals, and damage to fishing economies.
No, infact they help plants by eating aphids that damage plants.
anything but Eugenyl oil may damage the good bugs and your plants) (Eugenyl may not be spelled correct
Motor oil can kill a plant quickly – within hours or days after exposure, depending on the concentration and amount of oil applied. Motor oil inhibits the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients, leading to wilting, browning, and eventual death. It is crucial to avoid using motor oil near plants or in garden areas to prevent damage to the plants and surrounding environment.
yes ceratomia undelosa do eat tomatos and damage plants
Littering
yes
your car is leaking oil!
Yes
Lost of oil pressure and sever engine damage