• | Low oil level. Fill to the full mark on the oil level indicator. |
• | Slow idle speed. |
• | Incorrect or malfunctioning oil pressure switch. Replace it with a proper switch. |
• | Incorrect or malfunctioning oil pressure gauge. Replace it with a proper gauge. |
• | Improper oil viscosity or deluded oil. |
- | Install oil of proper viscosity for expected temperature. |
- | Install new oil if it is diluted with moisture or unburned fuel mixture. |
• | The oil pump is worn or dirty. Clean or replace the pump. |
• | The oil filter is plugged. Replace the filter. |
• | The oil pickup screen is loose or plugged. Tighten or replace the screen. |
• | A hole in the oil pickup tube. Replace the pickup tube. |
• | Excessive bearing clearance. Replace if necessary. |
• | Cracked, porous, or plugged oil galleries. Repair or replace the block |
• | The gallery plugs are missing or improperly installed. Install or repair as necessary. |
• | The pressure regulator valve is stuck. |
- | Check for valve sticking in bore. |
- | Bore scoring and burrs. |
• | The camshaft is worn or poor machining. Replace the camshaft. |
• | Worn valve guides. |