TM 5-3805-262-10
3-5. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
8. LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS)
Step 1.
Unlock and remove engine front left side panel.
Check engine oil level.
a. Add engine oil if oil level is not between dipstick full and add
marks.
b. If oil level is okay, go to step 2 below.
Step 2.
Check engine oil for dirty condition by removing dipstick, wiping
between thumb and forefinger and noting if oil feels gritty and
looks dirty.
a. If oil feels gritty and looks dirty, notify organizational main-
tenance to drain oil, replace oil filter, and refill with oil.
b. If oil is okay, go to step 3 below.
Step 3.
Try to determine what weight oil is used in engine crankcase (refer
to LO 5-3805-262-12 for correct weight oil to be used).
a. If too light of an engine oil is used, notify organizational
maintenance to drain and refill engine crankcase with correct
weight oil (refer to LO 5-3805-262-12).
b. If weight of engine oil is okay, go to step 4 below.
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