TM 9-2320-366-20-1
TM 9-2320-366-20-1
TM 9-2320-366-20-1
TM 9-2320-366-20-1
TM 9-2320-366-20-1
2-94
2-94
2-94
2-94
2-94
1.
START
Engine oil level OK.
YES
2.
Leaking engine valve
cover and/or gasket
will cause excessive
oil consumption.
Is engine valve cover
and gasket free from
leaks or damage?
Damaged valve cover
or gasket.
Damaged oil pan, air
compressor, cylinder
head, or sending unit.
YES
NO
NO
Replace damaged
valve cover and
gasket (para 3-3).
Tighten loose valve
cover bolts (para 3-3).
a8. EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
KNOWN INFO
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Are engine oil
filter and oil tubes
secure and free
from leaks or
damage?
KNOWN INFO
Engine oil level OK.
Engine oil filter and oil
tubes OK.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Visual inspection
Visual inspection
Damaged engine oil
filter or oil tubes.
Damaged valve cover
or gasket.
Damaged oil pan, air
compressor, cylinder
head, or sending unit.
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 46, Appendix C)
Leaking engineoil filter
or oil tubes will cause
excessive oil
consumption.
Replace damaged oil
tubes and fittings.
Replace damaged engine
oil filter (para 3-4).