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. |
| 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 SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR, INSTALLATION . | |
| 4. Crankshaft rear oil seal surface scratched, nicked or grooved. | 4. Polish or replace the crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, REMOVAL and CRANKSHAFT, INSTALLATION . | |
| 5. Oil pan flange cracked. | 5. Replace the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL and PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION . | |
| 6. Damaged or misaligned crankshaft front oil seal. | 6. Replace the front crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, FRONT, REMOVAL and SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, FRONT, 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 DAMPER, VIBRATION, INSTALLATION . | |
| OIL PRESSURE DROP | 1. Low oil level. | 1. Check and correct the engine oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL, STANDARD PROCEDURE . |
| 2. Low oil pressure. | 2. Check the engine oil pressure. Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE . | |
| 3. Faulty oil pressure sensor. | 3. Replace the oil pressure sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OIL PRESSURE, REMOVAL and SENSOR, OIL PRESSURE, INSTALLATION . | |
| 4. Clogged oil filter. | 4. Replace the engine oil filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL and FILTER, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION . | |
| 5. Thin or diluted oil. | 5. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to ENGINE OIL, STANDARD PROCEDURE . | |
| 6. Worn oil pump. | 6. Replace the engine oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL and PUMP, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION . | |
| 7. Oil pump relief valve stuck. | 7. Replace the engine oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL and PUMP, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION . | |
| 8. Excessive bearing clearance. | 8. Check the main crankshaft bearing clearance. Refer to
MEASURING BEARING CLEARANCE USING PLASTIGAGE
. 8. Check the rod bearing clearance. Refer to MEASURING BEARING CLEARANCE USING PLASTIGAGE . |
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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 CYLINDER BORE DEGLAZING or RING(S), PISTON, REMOVAL and RING(S), PISTON, INSTALLATION . |
| 2. Carbon in oil ring slots. | 2. Replace the piston rings. Refer to RING(S), PISTON, REMOVAL and RING(S), PISTON, INSTALLATION . | |
| 3. Worn valve guides. | 3. Replace the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL and CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION . | |
| 4. Leaking valve guide seals. | 4. Replace the valve guide seals. Refer to SEAL(S), VALVE GUIDE, REMOVAL and SEAL(S), VALVE GUIDE, INSTALLATION . | |
| ENGINE OIL FILTER SWOLLEN OR BURST | 1. Obstructed or incorrect oil filter. | 1. Install new oil filter and test engine oil pressure. Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE . |
| 2. Engine oil viscosity incorrect. | 2. Change engine oil and test engine oil pressure. Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE . | |
| 3. Excessive engine oil pressure. | 3. Replace engine oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL and PUMP, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION . |