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Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

Possible Causes Remedies
Wrong type or viscosity of engine oil Replace engine oil with specified viscosity and grade.
Seal leakage at compressor end of turbocharger (indicated by oil in housing or on wheel) Refer to this symptom troubleshooting chart for "OIL SEAL LEAKAGE AT COMPRESSOR END OF TURBOCHARGER ".
Seal leakage at turbine end of turbocharger (indicated by oil in housing or on wheel) Refer to this symptom troubleshooting chart for "OIL SEAL LEAKAGE AT TURBINE END OF TURBOCHARGER ".
Oil in engine exhaust manifold (indicating malfunction of rings, pistons, valves, etc.) Diagnose and correct as necessary.
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