Engine Oil Pressure Drop; Table 11-11 Engine Oil Pressure Drop - Mitsubishi S16R Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

11 TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Oil Pressure Drop

Problem Cause
Engine Oil Pres- Lubrication
sure Drop System
Control System
Engine Body
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Table 11-11 Engine Oil Pressure Drop

Remedies
Low engine oil level • Engine Oil Level - Check
• Check lubrication system.
Faulty engine oil • Analyze engine oil properties
property (viscosity)
• Change with the engine oil of
proper viscosity.
Excessive engine • Cooling system - Check
oil temperature
• Contact your SME dealer.
Clogged oil filter • Check and replace oil filter and
bypass oil filter
Oil pump malfunc- • Contact your SME dealer.
tion
Relief valve mal- • Contact your SME dealer.
function
Oil pressure gauge • Check control system and wiring. -
malfunction
• Contact your SME dealer.
Excessive load • Check fuel injection pump rack
stroke.
• Contact your SME dealer.
Increased wear of • Contact your SME dealer.
sliding parts
Increased clear-
ance of sliding
parts
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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