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Troubles in lubrication system
1. Excessive oil consumption: The reasons for excessive oil consumption are :
(a) More oil goes to combustion chamber and gets burnt
(b) Some leakage occurs in some part of the line and
(c) Loss of oil in form of vapour through ventilating system.
2. Low oil pressure : Low oil pressure can result due to :
(a) Weak relief valve spring
(b) Worn oil pump
(c) Cracked oil line
(d) Obstruction in the oil lines
(e) Very thin oil and
(f) Worn out bearings
3. Excessive oil pressure : Excessive oil pressure may result due to:
(a) stuck relief valve
(b) strong valve spring
(c) clogged oil line and
(d) very heavy oil
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