5 rough idling 8-6 high engine oil consumption – Subaru Robin EH72 LP/NG User Manual
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8-5 ROUGH IDLING
8-6 HIGH ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
Phenomenon
Possible causes
Remedy
1 . Throttle body
1) Low idling speed
Adjust
2) Throttle body slow system passage clogged
Check, clean and replace
2 . Intake system 1) Air mixing from connecting portion of air intake system
Check, tighten or replace gasket
3 . Cylinder head 1) Cylinder head gasket faulty (blow-by)
Replace
4 . Valve system
1) Improper valve clearance
Adjust
2) Leakage from valve seat
Adjust valve seat contact
3) Excessive clearance between valve stem and guide
Replace
5 . Ignition system 1) Weak ignition spark
Check and replace spark plug
Phenomenon
Possible causes
Remedy
1 . Oil leakage
1) Loosen drain plug
Tighten
2) Drain plug gasket damaged
Replace
3) Incorrect oil filter fitting
Repair
4) Loosen main bearing cover bolts
Tighten
5) Main bearing cover gasket damaged
Replace
6) Crankshaft oil seal damaged
Replace
2 . Oil dilution
1) Piston oil ring faulty
Replace
2) Piston rings seizure, wear or poor contact
Replace
3) Excessive wear of piston and cylinder
Replace
4) Excessive wear of valve stem
Replace
5) High oil level
Adjust oil level
6) Breather faulty
Repair or replace