X05 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - Lancia - MUSA - eLearn

184000598 - X05 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

The engine is running smoothly, but the oil consumption is higher than previously recorded during the life of the vehicle.

High consumption during the first few thousand kilometres is considered normal.

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Visually check for any leaks which could have caused the high consumption	Continue to Step 1	Obvious oil leaks	Locate the leaks and eliminate them
1	CYLINDER HEAD OIL PENETRATION CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Remove the cylinder head and check: That there are no carbon deposits in the combustion chambers and on the inlet valves That the valve stems are not worn	Continue to Step 2	Excessive clearance between the valve stem and valve guide and between the valve stem and oil seal	Replace the damaged/worn components Op. 1016E10
2	ENGINE OIL PENETRATION CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the piston seals, in particular: that they are not broken or damaged that the actual rings are correctly fitted that there is no seizing or sticking in the grooves	Continue to Step 3	Piston seals damaged or seized	Replace pistons, pins and seals
		Continue to Step 3	Piston seals not correctly fitted	Fit the seals correctly
3	CYLINDER LINER/BORE CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check: The condition of the surfaces and dimensions (ovality/taper) of the cylinder liners/bores; Piston - liner/bore fitting clearance;	Continue to Step 4	Liner/bore surfaces non-compliant	Grind the cylinder liners/bores
			Dimensions outside of the tolerance	Grind the cylinder liners/bores
			Fitting clearance incorrect	Replace the pistons, pins and seals, following the fitting clearances
4	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis