High Oil Consumption
January 07, 2021 Possible Cause | Possible Remedy | |
Restricted engine crankcase breather | Refer to engine manufacturer's manual, clear restriction | |
Turbocharger bearing housing sludged or coked | Change engine oil and oil filter, overhaul or replace turbocharger as required | |
Worn engine piston rings or liners | Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and repair as required | |
Burnt valves and/or pistons | Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and repair as required | |
Excessive dirt build up on compressor wheel and/or diffuser vanes | Clean in accordance with details/instructions from Kinugawa Turbo Systems | |
Turbocharger damaged | Find and correct cause of failure, repair or replace turbocharger as necessary | |
Dirty air cleaner |
| Clean or replace element according to manufacturer's recommendations |
Restricted compressor intake duct |
| Remove restriction or replace damaged parts as required |
Air leak in feed from compressor to intake manifold | Replace seals, gaskets or tighten fastners as required | |
Air leak beween intake manifold and engine | Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and replace gaskets or tighten fastners | |
Foreign object in exhaust manifold (from engine) | Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and remove obstruction | |
Restricted exhaust system | Remove restriction or replace damaged parts as required |