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System Operational Checks
ENGINE OIL CONDITION
Remove dipstick and check oil condition.
YES: Change oil and
CHECK
filter. Check condition of
Is oil milky or grainy?
oil after a few hours
operation to determine if
a problem exists. Go to
If oil is milky, moisture or anti-freeze may be present.
Section 9000 Group 04 or
Diagnose Engine
If oil is grainy, carbon may be present.
Malfunctions Section
9010-15.
Carbon in oil may result when engine runs at slow idle too long.
NO: Go to next check.
9010
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
D--Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
YES: Go to next check.
SWITCH AND
INDICATOR CHECK
Turn key switch from OFF to ON and observe engine oil
NO: Stop engine if engine
pressure indicator (D).
oil pressure indicator
remains ON after engine
starts. Go to Section
Does indicator come ON and stay ON?
9010-15, Diagnose
Engine Malfunctions or
Start engine and observe engine oil pressure indicator.
Engine Repair chapter. If
engine oil pressure
Does indicator go OFF a few seconds after engine
indicator does not come
starts?
ON, go to Section
9015-10 Monitor Circuit
Diagnostic Procedures.
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