TM 5-3805-262-20
3-4. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
7. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (Cont).
S t e p 3 . ( C o n t ).
a. If oil leaks are seen, tighten hardware. If tightening hardware
does not stop oil leakage, notify next higher maintenance level
to replace leaking gaskets.
b. If oil leaks are not seen, go to step 4 below.
Step 4.
Turn engine oil dipstick handle clockwise several turns then pull up
to remove.
Check if proper weight oil is used (see
a. If engine oil is not proper weight,
o i l f i l t e r , a n d f i l l c r a n k c a s e w i th
4-2) .
L0 5-3805-262-12).
drain engine oil, replace
proper weight oil (page
b. If engine oil is proper weight, reinstall engine side panels
(page 9-17) and go to step 5 below.
Step 5. Unlock radiator cap access
p a n e l.
Remove radiator cap and inspect
coolant for lubricating oil con -
t a m i n a t i o n .
a. If coolant is contaminated
with oil, notify next higher
maintenance level to check
oil cooler core for damage.
b. If coolant is not contami-
nated, notify next higher
maintenance level (addition-
al tests must be performed
to locate problem).
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