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Troubleshooting Guide for Engine Oils
Engine Over Heating

Cause

Remedy

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Too little water in radiator
» Leaky Valves/Less Valve Clearance
» Coolant leakage from Hoses, Water Pump Radiator etc
» Contaminated Cooling System leading to Radiator / Water Passage Choking
» Wrong Radiator
» Water pump defective
» Air passage through radiator blocked
» Thermostat opens too late/ Stuck / Bypass Temperature too high
» Dribbling Injectors
» Excessive Fuel Delivery
» Retarded beginning of fuel delivery
» Cylinder Head Gasket Leaky
» Hairline Crack in Cylinder Head / Bloc
» Clutch Slipping, Brake Binding
» Insufficient Oil Level in crank case
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Refill water with engine running
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Grind valve seals /Adjust the clearance

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Rectify leakage / Use pressure cap

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Clean cooling system

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Use recommended radiator

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Rectify / Replace water pump

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Check / thermostat and replace if required

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Rectify / Replace Injection nozzles

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Check / Adjust Fuel Injection Pump Delivery

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Adjust Timing

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Replace cylinder head block

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Remove cylinder head / Block pressure test warm condition and replace if necessary

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Adjust /  Check / Clutch and Brake

» Top-up Oil to required level.
Engine Over Heating

Cause

Remedy

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Excessive humid air

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Water leakage in air inlet

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Cylinder head gasket blown

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Cylinder block cracked in bores

» Cylinder head cracked
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Not Available

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Rectify

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Replace Gasket

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Replace Block

» Replace Cylinder head if cracked
 
 
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