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June 1, 1999
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Low Engine Oil Pressure Faulty pressure gauge
Check gauge. Contact your
BELL
Product Support Representative.
Incorrect grade of oil used
Refer to Recommended Fuel, Lu-
bricants and Coolant Chart
Abnormal Oil Consumption
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Abnormal Oil Consumption Engine overfilled Instruct operator on correct oil level
maintenance
Engine oil leaks Locate and repair oil leaks
Incorrect grade of engine oil
Refer to Recommended Fuel, Lu-
bricants and Coolant Chart
Incorrect operating temperature Check the cooling system and repair
Internal Engine Oil Sludge
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Engine oil sludge Incorrect grade of oil used Drain the engine sump. Refer to
Recommended Fuel, Lubricants
and Coolant Chart
Engine operating temperature too
high or too low
Check and correct cooling system
Oil in service for too long Change the oil and the oil filters. Re-
fer to Recommended Fuel,
Lubricants and Coolant Chart
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