13-4 Useful advice for emergencies
Engine oil pressure does not build up.
Fuel consumption is excessive.
Engine oil consumption is excessive.
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
Insufficient quantity of engine oil. Add engine oil. 12-24
Engine oil viscosity is not adequate.
Replace the engine oil with one of a
proper viscosity.
12-24
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
There is a fuel leak.
Check the fuel system and retighten
connections as necessary.
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The air cleaner is clogged.
Clean or replace the air cleaner ele-
ment.
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Tire pressure is too low.
Adjust to the adequate inflation pres-
sure.
12-67
The clutch is slipping.
<Manual transmission vehicles>
Have an authorized dealer perform
necessary inspection.
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Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
The wrong oil is being used.
Replace the engine oil with a proper
one.
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There is too much oil. Adjust the quantity to the proper level. 12-24
There is an oil leak.
Check the oil circuit and retighten
connections as necessary.
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Engine oil replacement intervals are
too long.
Change the engine oil at prescribed
intervals.
12-24
The oil filter is clogged. Replace the filter element. 12-38
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