NO.12 HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION/LEAKAGE [WL-3]


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High oil consumption/leakage
DESCRIPTION
•  Oil consumption is excessive.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Improper engine oil level
•  Improper dipstick
•  Improper engine oil viscosity
•  Engine internal parts malfunction
•  Oil leakage
•  Turbocharger malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
•  Verify the following:
―  Proper dipstick
―  Proper engine viscosity
―  Engine oil level
•  Are all items normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Service if necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2
Note
•  The following test should be performed on vehicles with the turbocharger system.
•  Remove parts necessary to inspect the turbocharger.
•  Do not remove the turbocharger.
•  Inspect if the turbocharger compressor wheel is bent, damaged, or interfering with the housing on the vehicle.
•  Is there any problem?
Yes
Replace the turbocharger.
No
Go to the next step.
3
•  Inspect if the turbocharger compressor wheel locknut is loose or has fallen down inside the turbocharger.
•  Is there any problem?
Yes
Replace the turbocharger.
No
Go to the next step.
4
•  Turn the turbocharger compressor wheel by hand.
•  Does the wheel turn easily and smoothly?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the turbocharger.
5
•  Inspect if the turbocharger turbine wheel is damaged, cracked or interfering with the housing on the vehicle.
Note
•  Inspect all fins on each turbine wheel.
•  Is there any problem?
Yes
Replace the turbocharger.
No
Go to the next step.
6
•  Is any engine oil found inside the turbocharger turbine housing?
Yes
Excessive amount of oil is found:
•  Replace the turbocharger.
Small amount of oil is found:
•  Wipe oil of the vehicle, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
7
•  Is any engine oil found inside the turbocharger compressor housing?
Yes
Wipe oil out of the vehicle, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
8
•  Is any engine oil found around the oil pipes attached to the turbocharger center housing?
Yes
If oil leaks from a damaged pipe, replace the oil pipe.
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
9
•  Is any engine oil found inside the air intake pipes or hoses?
Yes
Wipe off the engine oil.
No
The turbocharger is normal.
Install all removed parts in Step 2.
Then go to the next step.
10
•  Measure the engine compression.
•  Is the compression normal?
Yes
Inspect oil leakage from the outside of the engine.
No
Inspect for the following:
•  Damaged valve seat
•  Worn valve stem and valve guide
•  Worn or stuck piston ring
•  Worn piston, piston ring or cylinder
Service if necessary.
11
•  Verify the test results. If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.