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Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption LDK

Cause

Correction

Worn valves, valve guides, and/or valve stem oil seals
  1. Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits.
  2. Repair or replace, as required.

Worn piston rings

Oil consumption may or may not cause the engine to misfire.
  1. Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits.
  2. Inspect the cylinders for a loss of compression. Refer to Engine Compression Test.
  3. Perform cylinder leak down and compression testing to determine the cause.
  4. Repair or replace, as required.

Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption LTD

Cause

Correction

Worn valves, valve guides and/or valve stem oil seals
    • Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits.
    • Repair or replace as required.

Worn piston rings

Oil consumption may or may not cause the engine to misfire.
    • Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits.
    • Inspect the cylinders for a loss of compression. Refer to Engine Compression Test.
    • Perform cylinder leak down and compression testing to determine the cause.
    • Repair or replace as required.