TRAINING PRESENTATION
Engine Oil Leakage and Oil
Consumption in Diesel Engines
REF No: ATG/PEL/TT/CW/2019/P14
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Engine oil leak
Problem Statement
Engine oil leak
External leak Internal leak
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Causes of High Oil Consumption
Root Cause The causes of high oil consumption are many and complex. Because this
consumption is symptomatic of other conditions, there is a need to be aware of changes in
the oil consumption rate. These changes should be viewed in the context of other data and
factors, including
1. Oil Analysis,
2. Visual Exhaust Gas,
3. Engine Service Life (from last rebuild),
4. Boost Pressures,
5. Running Temperature,
6. Blow-by and
7. Operating Conditions.
Oil analysis will be discussed in terms of the correlation and meaning of common
trends and how they might be useful for troubleshooting purposes.
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Causes of High Oil Consumption
Root Cause
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Head gasket failure
Root Cause
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Oil Pan or Sump, Gasket, Dipstick / OIL PUMP
Root Cause Oil Pan or Sump
• Oil sump or pan stores engine oil
Oil Pump
• Oil pump delivers continuous supply of oil for lubrication.
• Different types of pumps as shown(crescent, Gear & Gerotor type pumps ) are used.
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Oil Coolers
Root Cause
• Used on many diesel high performance &
turbocharged engines.
• Oil temperature is balanced by oil coolers in order
to maintain the oil viscosity.
• Oil flows from pump to cooler and back to engine.
• Inspect Coolers and lines for leaks.
• Flush or replace if there is sludge buildup in the
engine.
• Replace the cooler and clean the lines after an
engine rebuild.
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Oil pressure Gauge/ indicator / switch or sensor
Root Cause Oil pressure Switch
• All Vehicle engine are fitted with either Gauge or light.
• Most of the gauges are electronic.
• Warning light circuits are completed if oil pressure falls
below a certain level.
• Some vehicles use an electronic oil level indicator to alert
the driver if the oil level drops below a predetermined level
Oil pressure light Oil pressure Gauge
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External oil Leakage Locations
Root Cause Valve Cover Gasket
Front Cover Gasket
Rear Crankshaft Seal
Oil level - Dip Stick
Front Crankshaft Seal
Oil Pan Gasket
Oil filter seal area
Oil Pan Drain Plug
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Internal oil Leakage Locations
Root Cause
Blowby
• Worn piston rings allow blowby
• Combustion gases leaks through the crane case side.
Blue smoke Indicates internal
Blowby
oil leakage present.
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Internal oil Leakage Locations
Root Cause TURBO CHARGER : Oil leaks in the turbocharger may also, be the result of Air filter partially blocked can
develop excess vacuum or negative pressure leading to sucking of oil through turbocharger compressor side
from oil seal area.
Pre cleaner
Air filter partially blocked can develop excess
vacuum or negative pressure leading to suck of oil
from turbocharger compressor side.
Blue smoke Indicates
internal oil leakage
Air filter present.
Oil Seepages
evacuator valve
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Engine lubrication diagnosis and services.
Preventive Action:
• Follow the maintenance procedures of replacing engine oil and filters as per OEM recommendation.
• Check the external leakage areas such as gaskets and Crank shaft seals.
• Increase in oil consumption is an indication of oil leakage internally or externally.
• Blue smoke indicates oil is burning in the combustion chamber (internal leakage).
• Check evacuator valve condition ( damage or missing ) need to be replaced.
• Check Air filter cleaning intervals based on clog indicator or dash board warning light.
• Air filter should only be cleaned on the warning light or AIR clog indicator shows.
• Engine oil BREATHER need to be cleaned during engine oil replacement.
• Engine oil level should be maintained with in range in-between low and high mark on DIPSTICK.
• Overfilling of oil will cause same damage as of low oil level, so never over fill engine oil.
• Engine Breather chocking will lead to oil leakage in crankshaft seals are due to pressure build up within
engine crank case.
• Check the engine oil pressure in low idle (1-2 bar) and high idle (4-6 bar) rpm
• Ensure the oil pressure sensor and indicators lights are ok.
• Use OEM recommended engine oil and do not mix 2 grades or 2 brands of same grade oil.
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Engine lubrication diagnosis and services.
Preventive Action:
• Check evacuator valve condition
(damage or missing) need to be replaced.
• Check Air filter cleaning intervals based on
clog indicator or dash board warning light.
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Engine lubrication diagnosis and services.
Preventive Action:
• Engine oil BREATHER need to be cleaned
during engine oil replacement.
• Engine oil level should be maintained
with in range in-between low and high
mark on DIPSTICK.
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