Oil consumption

and oil loss

Oil consumption due to
excessive bearing clearance in the turbocharger
worn fuel injection pumps
incorrect piston protrusion
a blocked oil return line on the turbocharger
worn valve stem seals and valve guides
abnormal combustion and fuel ooding
The bearings in the turbochar-
ger are subjected to high loads
during driving operation. If the
bearings in the turbocharger are
worn, the impeller seals will no
longer be able to provide a per-
fect seal because of the increa-
sed bearing clearance. Engine oil
is then sucked in and burnt in the
combustion chamber together
with the air/fuel mixture.
The lubrication of the moving
parts of an in-line injection pump
is usually performed via the oil
circuit of the engine. Leakages
due to worn parts will lead to the
fuel and the engine oil mixing.
During the fuel injection process
this mixture of engine oil and
diesel fuel is then injected into
the combustion chamber and
burnt.
If the piston protrusion is not
within the tolerance range spe-
cied by the manufacturer of the
engine, the piston may strike the
cylinder head. The crankshaft
drive is subjected to increased
loads as a result. This can cause
damage to the crankshaft, pis-
tons and connecting rod bea-
rings or combustion faults due to
incorrectly injected fuel quanti-
ties.
If the oil return line from tur-
bocharger to the cylinder block
becomes too hot, the oil will coke
in the line. Coking of the return
line prevents the unpressurized
return of the oil to the sump. The
resulting high oil pressure cau-
ses oil to escape at the impeller
bearings of the turbocharger. The
oil enters the intake tract and is
then sucked into the combustion
chamber and burnt together with
the air/fuel mixture.
If the clearance between the
valve and the valve guide is too
great, or the valve stem seal has
been damaged during installa-
tion, increased quantities of oil
will escape at this point. Oil in
the intake tract is burnt, oil in the
exhaust tract is emitted directly.
In the event of faulty combustion
due to the combustion cham-
ber being ooded with fuel,
unburned fuel remains in the
combustion chamber. Any depo-
sits of unburned fuel on the
cylinder walls result in mixed
friction. The consequences of
this are high and rapid wear of
pistons, piston rings and cylin-
der running surfaces as well as
a high oil consumption.
Tip: When performing
engine repairs, please check
all bearings and seals of the
turbocharger for signs of
wear.
Tip: When performing
engine repairs, always check
the injection pump as well.
Tip: Always observe to the
specied measurements
and values. It may be neces-
sary to use special pistons
with adapted compression
heights during servicing.
Tip: Always make sure that
all turbocharger lines are
free from blockages.
Tip: The material of the valve
stem seals becomes worn
and hardens after prolon-
ged operation. We therefore
recommend replacing the
seals during every repair.
Tip: It is essential that the
fuel system and/or the parts
responsible for making up
the fuel mixture are in per-
fect working order. Correct
settings are therefore
essential.
Loss of oil due to
surface faults at the mating face
excessively high oil pressure
leaking rotary shaft oil seals
foreign particles and debris on sealing surfaces
incorrect, excessive or forgotten sealant
If the surfaces of the components
are defective, or even distorted,
it is no longer possible for the
gasket to provide a proper seal.
Due to the gaps which result
after tightening the cylinder
head, leakages can occur in the
oil circuit. Oil then enters the
combustion chamber or escapes
on the outside of the cylinder
head gasket.
If the oil pressure is too high,
this will lead to higher loads
and ultimately to leaking engine
seals.
Projecting shafts are usually
sealed with radial oil seal. Worn,
hardened or incorrectly installed
seals often cause oil leaks in
these areas.
Foreign particles between the
gasket/seal and component pre-
vent proper seating. In the worst
case this will lead to distortion
of the components. However,
there is a much greater risk that
a leakage will occur if there is a
loss of surface pressure on at
gaskets.
At some places in the engine,
sealants have to withstand high
pressures. Accordingly, the
excessive application of sealant
can also cause leaks. Sealant
residue can cause contamination
or blockages in the oil and water
circuits.
Tip: Prior to installation,
check the surface of the
cylinder head and engine
block with a straight-edge.
Tip: Check the oil lines and
the oil lter for blockages
during every repair.
Tip: Many modern oil seals
need a light coating of oil
during installation to func-
tion properly please refer
to the manufacturers instal-
lation instructions.
Tip: Always clean the rele-
vant parts with particular
care prior to assembly.
Tip: It is important that the
temperature stability and
composition of the sealant
are matched to the parti-
cular application. Please
observe the manufacturers
specications.

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