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<strong>Engine</strong> Marine/Industrial <strong>4.3L</strong> 6-15<br />

Excessive oil consumption (not due to leaks) is the use<br />

1.9 liters (2 quarts) of engine oil within 3,200 kilometers<br />

(2,000 miles). However, during initial engine break-in<br />

periods 4,828-6,437 kilometers (3,000-4,000 miles) oil<br />

consumption may exceed 1.9 liters (2 quarts) or more.<br />

The causes of excessive oil consumption include the<br />

following conditions:<br />

• External oil leaks. Tighten the bolts and/or<br />

replace gaskets and oil seals as necessary.<br />

• Incorrect oil level or improper reading of oil<br />

level indicator. With the vehicle on a level<br />

surface, allow adequate drain down time and<br />

check for the correct oil level.<br />

• Improper oil viscosity. Use a recommended<br />

SAE viscosity for the prevailing temperatures.<br />

• Continuous high speed operation and/or<br />

severe usage.<br />

• Crankcase ventilation system restrictions or<br />

malfunctioning components. Possible improper<br />

PCV valve.<br />

• Valve guides and/or valve stem oil seals worn,<br />

damaged or the seal omitted. Ream the valve<br />

guides and install oversize service valves and/<br />

or new valve stem oil seals.<br />

• Piston rings broken, improperly installed, worn<br />

or not seated properly. Allow adequate time for<br />

the piston rings to seat. Replace broken or<br />

worn piston rings as necessary.<br />

• Piston improperly installed or mis-fitted.<br />

Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing<br />

1. With the vehicle on a level surface, allow<br />

adaquate drain down time (2-3 minutes) and<br />

measure for a low engine oil level.<br />

Add the recommended grade engine oil, and fill<br />

the crankcase until the oil level measures FULL<br />

on the oil level indicator.<br />

2. Operate the engine and verify low or no oil<br />

pressure on the vehicle oil pressure gauge or the<br />

oil indicator light.<br />

Listen for a noisy valve train or a knocking noise.<br />

3. Inspect for the following:<br />

• <strong>Engine</strong> oil diluted by moisture or unburned fuel<br />

mixtures<br />

• Improper engine oil viscosity for the expected<br />

temperature<br />

• Incorrect or faulty oil pressure gauge sensor<br />

• Incorrect or faulty oil pressure gauge<br />

• Plugged oil filter<br />

• Malfunctioning oil filter bypass valve<br />

4. Remove the oil pressure gauge sensor or<br />

another engine block oil gallery plug.<br />

5. Install an oil pressue gauge.<br />

6. Start the engine and then allow the engine to<br />

reach normal operation temperature.<br />

7. Measure the engine oil pressure at the following<br />

RPM:<br />

Specification<br />

7.1. 42 kPa (6psig) (minimum) at 1,000 RPM<br />

7.2. 125 kPa (18 psig) (minimum) at 2,000 RPM<br />

7.3. 166 kPa (24 psig) (minimum) at 4,000 RPM<br />

8. If the engine oil pressure is below minimum<br />

specifications, inspect the engine for one or<br />

more of the following:<br />

• Oil pump worn or dirty<br />

• Malfunctioning oil pump pressure relief valve<br />

• Oil pump screen loose, plugged or damaged<br />

• Excessive bearing clearance<br />

• Cracked, porous or restricted oil galleries<br />

• <strong>Engine</strong> block oil gallery plugs missing or<br />

incorrectly installed<br />

• Broken valve lifters<br />

2000 Marine/Industrial

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