INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: Oil Leakage from Hose Connection: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check for loosening of the return tube flare nut.
Q: Is the flare nut loose?
YES : Tighten it to 15 ± 3 N.m (11 ± 2 ft-lb). Then go to Step 3.
NO : Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Check the hose connection and the clamp installation.
Q: Are they correct?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.
Q: Is there oil leakage?
YES : Repeat from Step 1.
NO : The procedure is complete.