Vetus M2.13 - Engine Has Little or no Oil Pressure; Engine Oil Consumption Excessive

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9 Troubleshooting
Fault nding table
8 Engine has little or no oil pressure
Possible fault Remedy
Oil level too low. Increase level.
Incorrect lube oil SAE class or
quality for ambient temperature.
Replace.
Blocked oil lter. Replace.
Faulty oil pump. Repair / replace.
Oil leaks . Check.
Excessive inclination of engine. Check / Adjust.
Oil pressure apparently too low
due to faulty oil pressure switch,
sensor or meter.
Check / replace.
9 Engine oil consumption excessive
Possible fault Remedy
Oil level too high. Lower level.
Incorrect lube oil SAE class or
quality for ambient temperature.
Replace.
Leak in lubricating oil system. Repair / replace.
Insucient intake air. Check.
Excessive wear of cylinder/pis-
ton.
Check compression; overhaul
engine.
Turbocharger leaks oil. Repair / replace.
Engine overloaded. Check size of propeller. Clean the
propeller.
Excessive inclination of engine. Check / Adjust.