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1.2L REVOTRON ENGINE

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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

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.