N14 Base Engine Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – Lubricating Oil Sludge in the Crankcase Excessive

Symptom Tree  t106

This is symptom tree t106
Cause Correction

Bulk oil supply is contaminated

Check the bulk oil supply. Drain the oil and replace with noncontaminated oil. Replace the oil filters. Refer to Procedures 007-037 and 007-013.

 

Lubricating oil does not meet specifications for operating conditions

Change the oil and filters. Refer to Procedure 007-013.

 

Lubricating oil drain interval is excessive

Verify the correct lubricating oil drain interval. Refer to Procedure 102-002 (Maintenance Schedule) in Section 2 of the Operation and Maintenance Manual, N14 Plus, Bulletin 3666136.

 

Fuel grade is not correct for the application or the fuel quality is poor

Operate the engine from a tank of high-quality fuel. Refer to Fuel for Cummins Engines, Bulletin 3379001.

 

Coolant temperature is below specification

Refer to the Coolant Temperature Below Normal symptom tree.

 

Lubricating oil is contaminated with coolant or fuel

Refer to the Lubricating Oil Contaminated symptom tree.

 

Crankcase pressure is excessive

Check for excessive blowby. Refer to the Crankcase Gases (Blowby) Excessive symptom tree.

 

Crankcase ventilation system is plugged

Check and clean the crankcase breather and vent tube. Refer to Procedures 003-001.

 

STC system malfunction

Check the electrical STC oil control valve and circuit. Refer to Procedure 006-037.

 

Injector cup is damaged or is not correct

Check the injector cups for damage and for correct part numbers. Refer to Procedure 006-026.

 

Static injection timing is not correct

Check the static injection timing. Refer to Procedure 006-025.

 
Last Modified:  29-Mar-2005