3308612 - D35 LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

The warning light indicate a decrease in the engine oil pressure.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

First check:

  • engine oil level
  • engine coolant level
Check that the type of oil is suitable for the engine in question
Continue to Step 1 Low engine oil level Top up engine oil level Op.   1084A10 
Engine coolant level Top up engine coolant level Op. 1088A10
1ENGINE OIL TYPE AND FILTER CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the engine oil is the recommended type in the correct quantityCheck that the oil filter is the recommended type and that it is correctly fitted Continue to Step 2 Engine oil unsuitableChange the engine oil
Oil filter unsuitable or incorrectly fitted Replace the engine oil filter Op.   1084B30 
2OIL PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the condition of the oil pump. In particular check:

  • condition and cleanliness of oil pressure relief valve
  • condition of spring
Continue to Step 3 Oil pump damaged or distortedPressure exhaust valve damaged Replace the oil pump Op.   1084B16 
3CHECKING LUBRICATION SYSTEMAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a general check on the lubrication system Op.   0510C20  Continue to Step 4 Faults in the lubrication systemRestore the lubrication system
4MAIN/BIG END BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Overhaul the engine: in particular check the condition of the main and big end bearings (see ENGINE OVERHAUL, Subassembly 1028) Continue to Step 5 Crankshaft and big end bearings faulty Replace crankshaft and big end bearings Op.   1024A10 
5HECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptomSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'