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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Low oil pressure
  • Inaccurate gauge reading
 
  • Low oil level
  • ADJUST the oil level.
 
  • Oil dilution (fuel)
 
  • Stuck open oil pressure regulator
  • INSTALL a new oil pressure regulator.
 
  • Scored/damaged oil pump
  • REMOVE the oil pump and inspect. REFER to Oil Pump . REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
 
  • Damaged or misaligned oil filter drain back valve in the oil filter housing
  • INSTALL a new oil filter base assembly or drain back valve. REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
 
  • Rear main gallery plug
  • REMOVE the rear engine cover and inspect the plugs. REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
 
  • Broken or damaged piston cooling jets
  • REMOVE the lower oil pan. REFER to Oil Pan - Lower . INSPECT the cooling jets. REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
 
  • Front cover gasket leaks
  • REMOVE the engine front cover. REFER to Engine Front Cover . INSPECT the gasket. REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
 
  • Missing gallery plugs
  • INSPECT for missing plugs. REPAIR as necessary.
 
  • Missing bearing shell(s)
  • REMOVE the crankshaft and inspect the main bearings. REFER to Disassembly - Engine . REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
 
  • Restriction in the pickup tube or oil pan
  • REMOVE the lower oil pan. REFER to Oil Pan - Lower . INSPECT the oil pan and pickup tube. REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.