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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.
Engine oil viscosity too low
Use appropriate oil viscosity.
(Refer to P5-3)
Engine oil temperature is high.
Check amount of engine oil and lubrication system.
(Refer to
P3-10)
Check oil cooler and oil thermostat
Consult a dealer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Cooling
system
Overheating
Check radiator.
(Refer to P8-17)
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.
Basic engine
Wear of sliding parts
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.