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Revotron 1.2T

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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

Mechanical oil seal, O-ring, or

gasket leaking

Inspect engine oil seals and

gaskets for visual signs of leakage.

Replace seals or gaskets as

necessary.

Engine does not develop oil

pressure

Low oil level or Incorrect

grade of oil

Add proper grade of oil until level is

at the 'MAX' mark on dipstick

Faulty oil pressure sending

unit

Replace faulty sending unit as

needed.

Defective engine oil pump/oil

pump relief valve stuck open

Inspect oil pump operation. Repair

or replace as necessary.

Excessive wear of connecting

rods, main bearings and

journals, or other internal

engine components.

Repair/replace

engine

components.

8. Fuel System

Condition

Possible Cause

Remedy

Vehicle consumes excess fuel

Incorrect tyre pressure or tyre

size/type

Verify the tyre pressures and

size/type are correct. Rectify as

necessary.

Engine overloading

Make sure brakes are not

dragging.

Vehicle overloaded. Make sure

vehicle does not exceed weight

limit with cargo.

Obstructed air filter or air inlet

Clean or replace air filter or inlet.

Vehicle ignition system in

need of tune- up

Inspect spark plugs and high

tension

leads.

Replace

as

necessary.

Improper

grade

or

contaminated fuel

Rush fuel system with fresh, clean,

fuel of the correct type. Replace

fuel filter.

Low battery voltage

Test battery and charging system

output. Repair or replace battery or

charging system components as

needed.

Incorrect valve/ignition timing

Check timing system components

and repair or replace as necessary.

Defective lambda/02 or other

engine sensors

Check lambda/02 sensor and other

engine

sensors

for

proper

operation.

Defective fuel injectors or

other fuel system component

Inspect fuel system components

for proper operation. Repair or

replace as necessary.

Disconnected or leaking

vacuum line or vacuum leak

at inlet manifold

Inspect all vacuum lines and

connections. Repair or replace as

necessary.