Centinel System – Repair Manual – Air Compressor Pumping Excess Lubricating Oil into the Air System

Symptom Tree  t007

This is symptom tree t007
Cause Correction

Lubricating oil drain interval is excessive

Verify the correct lubricating oil drain interval. Refer to Procedure 102-002 in Section 2 of the Operation and Maintenance Manual Signature and ISX Engines, Bulletin 3666251, or the Operation and Maintenance Manual Industrial and Power Generation QSX15 Engines, Bulletin 3666423.

 

Air intake system restriction to air compressor is excessive

Replace the air compressor air cleaner (if installed). Check the air intake piping. Check engine air intake restriction if the air compressor inlet is plumbed to the vehicle or equipment intake system. Refer to Procedure 010-031.

 

Air compressor pumping time is excessive

Check the air compressor duty cycle. Install larger air compressor if available. Check for and repair all air system leaks. Refer to the OEM service manual.

 

Carbon buildup is excessive in the air discharge line, check valve, or cylinder head

Check for carbon buildup. Replace the air compressor discharge line, if necessary. Check the turbocharger for oil leaks. Check the intake tube for oil. Refer to Procedures 012-003 and 010-033.

 

Engine angularity during operation exceeds specification

Refer to the Engine Specification data sheet.

 

Crankcase pressure is excessive

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

 

Air compressor runs hot

If coolant temperature is above normal, refer to the Crankcase Gases (Blowby) Excessive symptom tree.

 

Air compressor is excessively worn or internally damaged

Replace the air compressor. Replace the desiccant element on the air dryer (if equipped). Refer to the OEM service manual.

 
Last Modified:  10-Jun-2005