Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
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| Cause |
Correction |
| Worn valves, valve guides and/or valve stem oil seals |
- Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits. Gas Engine Ignition Spark Plug Inspection
- Repair or replace valves, valve guides and/or valve stem oil seals as required.
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Worn piston rings Oil consumption may or may not cause the engine to misfire. |
- Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits. Gas Engine Ignition Spark Plug Inspection
- Inspect the cylinders for a loss of compression. Engine Compression Test
- Perform cylinder leak down and compression testing to determine the cause.
- Repair or replace piston rings as required.
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