Section 19.2
External Oil Leaks
To determine if oil leaks are causing excessive oil consumption, perform the following:
- Steam clean the engine.
- Start and run the engine to operating temperature 88°C (190°F).
- Check for leaks at oil lines, connections, mating joints, seals, and gaskets.
- If no oil leaks are found, shut down the engine and check for a leaking oil cooler core; refer to "19.3 Leaking Oil Cooler Core" .
- If oil leaks are found, shut down the engine; refer to "19.2.1 Engine Oil Leak Repair" .
Section 19.2.1
Engine Oil Leak Repair
Perform the following steps, as necessary, to resolve engine oil leaks:
- Repair or replace components leaking oil; refer to "3 Lubrication System" .
- Verify repairs made to correct oil leaks; refer to "19.2.1.1 Test Engine with Repairs Made to Correct Oil Leaks" .
Section 19.2.1.1
Test Engine with Repairs Made to Correct Oil Leaks
Perform the following steps to determine if the repairs resolved the oil leaks:
- Start and run the engine to operating temperature 88°C (190°F).
- Shut down the engine.
- Check the engine for oil leaks.
- If no oil leaks are observed, check for a leaking oil cooler core; refer to "19.3 Leaking Oil Cooler Core" .
- If leaking; repeat Section "19.2.1 Engine Oil Leak Repair" .
Series 50 Service Manual - 6SE50 |
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