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Chapter 11 TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Oil Consumption is High
Note: The table above also include the parts Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. does not supply. For the parts Mitsub-
ishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. does not supply, inspect and maintain them following the manufacturer's operation
manual.
Table 11-7 Engine oil Consumption is High
Cause
Remedies
Fuel system
Faulty fuel injection timing
Check fuel injection pump couplings.
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Lubricating
system
Oil leakage to the outside of engine
Check oil leakage.
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Faulty engine oil property
(viscosity)
Analyze oil property. Use appropriate engine oil.
Engine oil temperature is high.
Check amount of engine oil and lubrication system.
Check oil cooler and oil thermostat
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Cooling
system
Overheating
Check heat exchanger.
Check control system.
Thermostat - Inspect
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Inlet and
exhaust
systems
Spread oil to intake part
Check oil leakage to the turbocharger.
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Wear of valve operating system
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Control
system
Increase in load
Check control system and governor controller.
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Basic engine
Wear of sliding parts
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.