| Excessive engine oil consumption |
- Check for oil leaks.
- CHECK FOR WORN VALVE GUIDE(S)
or worn valve seal(s)
See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
or VALVE, SPRING, AND VALVE SEAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
.
- CHECK FOR A DAMAGED OR WORN PISTON RING(S)
.
- CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN ENGINE INTERNAL PARTS (CYLINDER WALL, PISTONS, ETC.)
.
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Check the maintenance records as engine oil that is worn out burns off at a higher rate |
| Low oil pressure indicator does not come on with the ignition switch in ON (II) |
- Do the low oil pressure indicator circuit troubleshooting (Open)
See LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (OPEN)
or LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (SHORT)
.
- TEST THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH .
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An open in the wire between the PCM and the oil pressure switch |
| Low oil pressure indicator stays on |
- CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
- Do the low oil pressure indicator circuit troubleshooting (Short)
See LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (OPEN)
or LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (SHORT)
.
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A wire shorted to ground between the PCM and the oil pressure switch |