Engine Lubrication Diagnostic Table
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| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| OIL LEAKS | 1. Misaligned or damaged gaskets and O-rings. | 1. Replace as necessary. |
| (a) Loose fasteners, broken or porous metal parts. | (a) Tighten fasteners, Repair or replace metal parts. | |
| 2. Crankshaft rear oil seal. | 2. Replace rear crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 3. Crankshaft rear oil seal surface. Scratched, nicked or grooved. | 3. Polish or replace crankshaft. | |
| 4. Oil pan flange cracked. | 4. Replace oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 5. Damaged or misaligned crankshaft front oil seal. | 5. Replace front crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 6. Scratched or damaged vibration damper hub. | 6. Polish or replace vibration damper. | |
| OIL PRESSURE DROP | 1. Low oil level. | 1. Check and correct oil level. |
| 2. Faulty oil pressure sensor. | 2. Replace oil pressure sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OIL PRESSURE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 3. Low oil pressure. | 3. Check oil pressure with a mechanical gauge. | |
| 4. Clogged oil filter. | 4. Replace oil filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 5. Worn oil pump. | 5. Replace oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 6. Thin or diluted oil. | 6. Change oil and filter. Refer to OIL, STANDARD PROCEDURE . | |
| 7. Excessive bearing clearance. | 7. Replace the engine. | |
| 8. Oil pump relief valve stuck. | 8. Replace oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 9. Oil pump pickup tube loose, damaged or clogged. | 9. Replace oil pump pick-up. Refer to PICK-UP, OIL PUMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| OIL PUMPING AT RINGS | 1. Worn or damaged rings. | 1. Replace the engine. |
| 2. Worn valve guides. | 2. Replace cylinder heads. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . |