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1.2L REVOTRON ENGINE

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Defective thermostat

Remove thermostat and check for proper

opening at specified temperature.

Defective water pump

Inspect and replace water pump as

necessary.

Defective temperature sending unit

Check coolant temperature sending 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.

Over cooling

Defective thermostat

Remove thermostat and check for proper

opening at specified temperature.

Defective temperature sending unit

Check coolant temperature sending unit.

Replace as necessary.

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.

Oil Filter clogged strainer clogged

Clean or replace.