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The service life of an engine is influenced by very different factors. It is therefore not possible to specify
certain fixed numbers of operating hours for general overhauls.
In our view, it is not necessary to open up and engine or perform a general overhaul
as long as the engine has good compression values and the following operating values have not changed
significantly in relation to the values measured on commissioning the engine:
D Charging pressure
D Exhaust temperature
D Coolant and lubricant temperature
D Oil pressure and oil consumption
The following criteria greatly influence the length of the engine service life:
D Correct power setting in accordance with conditions of use
D Technically correct installation
D Inspection if installation by authorised personnel
D Selection and quality of lubricants, fuel and coolant
according to publication "Fluids and lubricants for industrial gas engines"
General notes on engine overhaul
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