A loss of cylinder pressure can cause increased oil consumption. The detection and elimination of cylinder pressure losses is vital to engine life and efficient…
Category: Excessive Oil Consumption
To determine if a defective turbocharger is causing excessive oil consumption, perform the following: 1. Remove the turbocharger drain line connected to the crankcase…
To determine if a leaking oil cooler core is causing excessive oil consumption, perform the following: 1. Check for oil in the engine coolant…
To determine if oil leaks are causing excessive oil consumption, perform the following: 1. Start and run the engine to operating temperature 88 ° C…
To determine if a defective air compressor is causing excessive oil consumption, perform the following: 1. Perform a crankcase pressure test and record the…
To determine if an overfilled crankcase is causing excessive oil consumption, perform the following: 1. Ensure vehicle is parked on level ground. 2. Perform…