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Symptom
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Symptom
Abnormal Oil Consumption
Symptom
Engine oil sludge
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June 1, 1999
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Possible Cause
Faulty pressure gauge
Incorrect grade of oil used
Abnormal Oil Consumption
Possible Cause
Engine overfilled
Engine oil leaks
Incorrect grade of engine oil
Incorrect operating temperature
Internal Engine Oil Sludge
Possible Cause
Incorrect grade of oil used
Engine operating temperature too
high or too low
Oil in service for too long
Remedy
Check gauge. Contact your BELL
Product Support Representative.
Refer to
Recommended Fuel, Lu-
bricants and Coolant Chart
Remedy
Instruct operator on correct oil level
maintenance
Locate and repair oil leaks
Refer to
Recommended Fuel, Lu-
bricants and Coolant Chart
Check the cooling system and repair
Remedy
Drain the engine sump. Refer to
Recommended Fuel, Lubricants
and Coolant Chart
Check and correct cooling system
Change the oil and the oil filters. Re-
fer
to
Recommended
Lubricants and Coolant
Fuel,
Chart
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