2888497 - X12 ENGINE OIL LEAKS

A leak of engine oil can be seen with dripping and/or fouling of the engine
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a preliminary visual inspection to locate the component or the area which is giving rise to the leak.If the visual inspection is not sufficient, wash the engine, dry it and cover the parts involved in talc: road test the vehicle to identify the leakNo leak located:Continue to Step 1Leak locatedProceed directly with the step involved
1DRAIN PLUG CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the seal of the oil drain plugContinue to Step 2Tightening of drain plug not correctRestore the correct tightening Op.   1020A30 
2OIL SUMP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • the condition of the oil sump,
  • the seal of the sealant between the sump and the crankcase
  • that the bolts fixing the sump are correctly tightened
Continue to Step 3Oil sump damaged or distortedReplace the oil sump Op.   1020A20 
Lack of sealant or tightening not correctRestore the correct tightening Op.   1020A20 
3OIL FILTER CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • the condition of the oil filter
  • the seal and condition of the gasket
Continue to Step 4Oil filter damaged or distortedReplace the oil filter and the gasket Op.   1084B30 
4OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the oil pump pressure relief valveContinue to Step 5Valve stuck in closed positionReplace the oil pump Op. 1084B16
5ENGINE GASKETS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Gain access to the crankshaft and camshaft gasketsCheck the seal of these gasketsContinue to Step 6Crankshaft gaskets damagedReplace the gaskets involved (see Assembly 1020D)
Camshaft gaskets damagedReplace the gaskets involved (see Assembly 1036B)
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'