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1.2L REVOTRON ENGINE

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6. Cooling System

Condition

Possible Cause

Remedy

Overheating

Low coolant level/ Cooling

system leaking

Check coolant level in reservoir

and inspect system for leaks. Add

coolant as necessary.

Defective thermostat

Remove thermostat and check for

proper opening at specified

temperature.

Defective water pump

Inspect and replace water pump as

necessary.

Defective temperature sensor

unit

Check coolant temperature sensor

unit Replace as necessary.

Engine

cooling

fan

malfunctioning

Test operation of engine cooling

fan. Repair or replace as

necessary.

Engine overloading

Make sure vehicle brakes are not

dragging.

Vehicle overloaded. Make sure

vehicle does not exceed weight

limit with cargo.

Engine lean condition

Verify proper operation of fuel

system

components.

Repair

system or replace components as

necessary.

Head gasket leaking

Test engine compression. Replace

head gasket as necessary.

Radiator water in/out leakage

or clogged

Check Radiator water in/out

leakage or clogged and take

corrective action.

Over cooling

Defective thermostat

Remove thermostat and check for

proper opening at specified

temperature.

Defective

temperature

sending unit

Check

coolant

temperature

sensing

unit.

Replace

as

necessary.

7. Engine Lubrication System

Condition

Possible Cause

Remedy

Engine consumes oil

Obstructed air filter or air

Inlet

Clean or replace air filter or inlet

Worn piston rings

Perform compression or leak-down

test

Worn valve guide seals or

other valve train component.

Inspect valve train components.

Repair or replace as necessary