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Measure oil consumption - AR18.00-P-0025OM: Notes

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ENGINES 642 

INSPECT Checking     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects. Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
IMPORTANT Frequent, gross measurement error
  • Engine leaky (oil pan, crankshaft sealing ring)
  • Operating temperature of engine when draining oil (determination procedure) wrong
  • Vehicle at an angle when oil being drained
  • Collection vessel unsuitable, dirty
  • Engine oil mixed with other fluids (fuel, coolant)
 
1.1 Changing engine oil change and filter IMPORTANT More than 1000 km driven since the last oil change.  
1.2 Check and correct oil level IMPORTANT Less than 1000 km driven since the last oil change.  
2 Determine quantity of engine oil   AR18.00-P-0025-05OM 
3 Conduct measurement run 1000 km (drive made by the customer)  
4 Determine oil consumption or quantity of engine oil IMPORTANT Depending on driving style, the engine consumes up to 0.8 liters of oil per 1000 kilometers. AR18.00-P-0025-05OM