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There are two reasons I can think of off the top of my head:

1. Engine oil gets low and the internal temperatures in the engine begin to rise and the rods are subjected to higher temperatures which go pass design tolerances.

2. Also, low oil levels allow friction to build up to a point where a rod failure is inevitable.

It all boils down to poor maintenance.

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