Engine Lubrication Diagnostic Table
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| OIL LEAKS | 1. Misaligned or damaged gaskets and O-rings. | 1. Replace as necessary. |
| 2. Loose fasteners, broken or porous metal parts. | 2. Repair or replace metal parts. Tighten fasteners to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . | |
| 3. Crankshaft rear oil seal. | 3. Replace the rear crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 4. Crankshaft rear oil seal surface scratched, nicked or grooved. | 4. Polish or replace the crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 5. Oil pan flange cracked. | 5. Replace the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 6. Damaged or misaligned crankshaft front oil seal. | 6. Replace the front crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 7. Scratched or damaged vibration damper hub front oil seal surface. | 7. Polish or replace the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| OIL PRESSURE DROP | 1. Low oil level. | 1. Check and correct the engine oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE . |
| 2. Faulty oil pressure sensor. | 2. Replace the oil pressure sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OIL PRESSURE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 3. Clogged oil filter. | 3. Replace the engine oil filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 4. Thin or diluted oil. | 4. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE . | |
| 5. Worn oil pump. | 5. Replace the engine oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 6. Oil pump relief valve stuck. | 6. Replace the engine oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 7. Excessive bearing clearance. | 7. Check the main crankshaft bearing clearance. Refer to REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD AND OIL PAN FOR INSPECTION - 1.3L
. 7. Check the rod bearing clearance. Refer to REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD AND OIL PAN FOR INSPECTION - 1.3L . |
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| OIL PUMPING AT RINGS; SPARK PLUGS FOULING | 1. Worn or damaged rings. | 1. Hone the cylinder bores and replace the piston rings. Refer to REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD AND OIL PAN FOR INSPECTION - 1.3L or RING(S), PISTON, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . |
| 2. Carbon in oil ring slots. | 2. Replace the piston rings. Refer to RING(S), PISTON, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 3. Worn valve guides. | 3. Replace the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 4. Leaking valve guide seals. | 4. Replace the valve guide seals. Refer to SEAL(S), VALVE GUIDE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| ENGINE OIL FILTER SWOLLEN OR BURST | 1. Obstructed or incorrect oil filter. | 1. Install new oil filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . |
| 2. Engine oil viscosity incorrect. | 2. Change engine oil and filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| 3. Excessive engine oil pressure. | 3. Replace engine oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . |