Troubleshooting - Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 99 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]

TROUBLESHOOTING

Oil level too low high oil consumption
· Oil consumption
· External oil leak
· Worn piston rings or incorrect piston ring installation
· Worn cylinder
· Worn valve guides or stem seals
· Oil pump worn or damaged
Low oil pressure
· Oil level low
· Oil pressure relief valve wear
· Clogged oil strainer or filter
· Faulty oil pump
· Internal oil leak
· Incorrect oil being used
No oil pressure
· Oil level too low
· Oil pressure relief valve stuck open
· Broken oil pump drive chain
· Broken oil pump drive or driven sprocket
· Damaged oil pump
· Internal oil leak
High oil pressure
· Oil pressure relief valve stuck closed
· Clogged oil gallery or orifice
· Incorrect oil being used
Oil contamination
· Oil or filter not changed often enough
· Worn piston rings or incorrect piston ring installation
· Worn valve guides or stem seals
Oil emulsification
· Blown cylinder head gasket
· Entry of water
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