ENGINE USES TOO MUCH OIL (MORE THAN 10 QUARTS PER 1,000 MILES) (7 LITERS PER 1200 km)

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TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

6. ENGINE USES TOO MUCH OIL (MORE THAN 10 QUARTS PER 1,000 MILES) (7 LITERS PER

1200 KM).

Open hood and remove side panels (TM 9-2320-270-10). Inspect oil filter (1),

Step 1.

oil cooler (2), and oil breather tubes (3) for leaking or damage.

a. If any parts are loose, tighten. Install side panels and hood

(TM 9-2320-270-10).

b. If oil filter (1) is damaged, replace (page 4-24).

c. If oil cooler (2) or oil breather tubes (3) are damaged, install side

panels and hood (TM 9-2320-270-10) and notify direct support

maintenance.

Remove and clean oil breathers (4) and hoses (5) and inspect for damage

Step 2.

a. If any parts are damaged, replace (page 4-12 or 4-18).

b. If parts are not damaged, install (page 4-12 or 4-18).

Start engine (TM 9-2320-270-10) and observe exhaust smoke.

Step 3.

a. Shut down engine (TM 9-2320-270-10).

b. If exhaust smoke is blue, install side panels and hood (TM 9-2320-

270-10) and notify direct support maintenance.

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