SERIES 50 EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS
To determine if oil leaks are causing excessive oil consumption, perform the following:
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Steam clean the engine.
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Start and run the engine to operating temperature 88C (190F).
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Check for leaks at oil lines, connections, mating joints, seals, and gaskets.
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If no oil leaks are found, shut down the engine and check for a leaking oil cooler core; refer to Section
.
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If oil leaks are found, shut down the engine; refer to Section
.
Engine Oil Leak Repair
Perform the following steps, as necessary, to resolve engine oil leaks:
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Repair or replace components leaking oil; refer to Section
.
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Verify repairs made to correct oil leaks; refer to Section
.
Test Engine with Repairs Made to Correct Oil Leaks
Perform the following steps to determine if the repairs resolved the oil leaks:
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Start and run the engine to operating temperature 88C (190F).
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Shut down the engine.
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Check the engine for oil leaks.
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If no oil leaks are observed, check for a leaking oil cooler core; refer to Section
.
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If leaking; repeat Section
.