TM 5-3805-261-20
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. (cont.)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
d.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.
Step 1. Check lubrication oil for proper weight.
Drain improper weight oil. Fill with correct weight oil. Replace oil filter. Refer to LO 5-3805-261-12 and check
Daily Log Book, DA 2408-1.
Step 2. Check condition of oil filter element.
If engine oil filter is damaged or defective--replace. Refer to paragraph 6-5.
Step 3. Check oil gage for diesel fuel contamination in lubrication oil (Figure 6-1).
Figure 6-1.
If lubrication oil is contaminated by diesel fuel--notify Direct Support.
Step 4. Check condition of turbocharger. Refer to Fuel System Troubleshooting.
If turbocharger is damaged or defective--replace. Refer to paragraph 6-20.
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