Lubrication System Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

Low Oil Pressure

Low crankcase oil level

Fill crankcase to proper oil level.

 

Faulty pressure sensor

Replace sensor. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Clogged oil cooler or filter

Remove and inspect oil cooler. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Excessive oil temperature

Remove and inspect oil cooler. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Defective oil pump

Remove and inspect oil pump. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Incorrect oil

Drain crankcase and refill with correct oil.

 

Oil pressure regulating valve failure

Remove and inspect oil pressure regulating valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Clogged oil pump screen or cracked pick-up tube

Remove oil pan and clean screen/replace pick-up tube.

 

Excessive main or connecting rod bearing clearance

Determine bearing clearance. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

High Oil Pressure

Improper oil classification

Drain crankcase and refill with correct oil.

 

Faulty pressure sensor

Replace sensor. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Oil pressure regulating valve failure

Remove and inspect oil pressure regulating valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Stuck or damaged filter bypass valve

Remove and inspect filter bypass valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Stuck or damaged oil cooler bypass valve

Remove and inspect oil cooler bypass valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

Excessive Oil Consumption

Too low viscosity crankcase oil

Drain crankcase and refill with correct viscosity oil.

 

Crankcase oil level too high

Drain oil until oil level is correct.

 

External oil leak(s)

Determine source of oil leak(s) and repair as required.

 

Oil control rings not seated

See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Oil control rings worn or broken

Replace piston rings. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Scored cylinder liners or pistons

Remove and inspect cylinders and liners; replace as required. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Worn valve guides or stems

Inspect and measure valve stems and valve guides; repair as required. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Excessive oil pressure

See .

 

Piston ring grooves excessively worn

Remove and inspect pistons. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Piston rings sticking in ring grooves

Remove and inspect pistons. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Insufficient piston ring tension

Remove and inspect pistons. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Piston ring gaps not staggered

Remove and inspect pistons. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

 

Front and/or rear crankshaft oil seal faulty

Replace oil seals. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.

See earlier in this section.

Fuel in Oil

See earlier in this section.

Coolant in Oil

See later in this section.

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