TM 5-3805-294-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
INITIAL SETUP:
References (cont.)
References
Equipment Condition
Engine running. (WP 0007)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Table 1. Excessive Oil Consumption.
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
Malfunction
1.
Observe monitor for air cleaner
1.
Air Cleaners Dirty
or Clogged.
clogged alarm. (WP 0005)
2.
1.
If air cleaner clogged alarm is
Shut down engine. (WP 0009)
displayed, remove foreign
objects/debris or replace air
cleaners. (WP 0087)
2.
If air cleaner clogged alarm is
not displayed, proceed to
Malfunction 2.
Visually inspect engine oil
1.
If oil dipstick shows signs of
2.
Oil Shows Signs Of
dipstick for coolant or fuel
contaminants, notify Field
Maintenance.
contaminants. (WP 0077) Oil
containing coolant will have a
2.
If oil dipstick shows no signs of
creamy brown appearance or
contaminants, notify Field
oil containing fuel will be
Maintenance.
diluted and smell like fuel.
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