Lubrication System

SymptomProblemSolution

Low Oil Pressure

Low crankcase oil level.

Fill crankcase to proper oil level.

 

Faulty pressure sensor.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Clogged oil cooler or filter.

Replace filter or see your John Deere dealer.

 

Excessive oil temperature.

Inspect and clean oil cooler. See your John Deere dealer.

 

Defective oil pump.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Incorrect oil.

Drain crankcase and refill with correct oil.

 

Oil pressure regulating valve failure.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Clogged oil pump screen or cracked pick-up tube.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Excessive main or connecting rod bearing clearance.

See your John Deere dealer.

High Oil Pressure

Incorrect oil.

Drain crankcase and refill with correct oil.

 

Faulty pressure sensor.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Oil pressure regulating valve failure.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Stuck or damaged filter bypass valve.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Stuck or damaged oil cooler bypass valve.

See your John Deere 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 dealer.

 

Oil control rings worn or broken.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Scored cylinder liners or pistons.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Worn valve guides or stems.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Piston ring grooves excessively worn.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Piston rings sticking in ring grooves.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Insufficient piston ring tension.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Piston ring gaps not staggered.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Front and/or rear crankshaft oil seal faulty.

See your John Deere dealer.

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