Engine Has Little Or No Oil Pressure; Engine Oil Consumption Excessive - Vetus M Series Operation Manual

9 Troubleshooting

8 Engine has little or no oil pressure

Possible fault
Oil level too low.
Incorrect lube oil SAE class or
quality for ambient temperature.
Blocked oil filter.
Faulty oil pump.
Oil leaks .
Excessive inclination of engine.
Oil pressure apparently too low
due to faulty oil pressure switch,
sensor or meter.
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Remedy
Increase level.
Replace.
Replace.
Repair / replace.
Check.
Check / Adjust.
Check / replace.

9 Engine oil consumption excessive

Possible fault
Oil level too high.
Incorrect lube oil SAE class or
quality for ambient temperature.
Leak in lubricating oil system.
Insufficient intake air.
Excessive wear of cylinder/pis-
ton.
Turbocharger leaks oil.
Engine overloaded.
Excessive inclination of engine.
Fault finding table
Remedy
Lower level.
Replace.
Repair / replace.
Check.
Check compression; overhaul
engine.
Repair / replace.
Check size of propeller. Clean the
propeller.
Check / Adjust.