Coolant Contains Oil
Probable Causes
- Engine oil cooler
- Cylinder head gasket
- Cylinder head
- Cylinder block
Recommended Actions
Complete the procedure in the order in which the steps are listed.
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| Troubleshooting Test Steps | Values | Results |
|---|---|---|
1. Engine Oil Cooler A. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Drain the lubricating oil from the engine oil cooler. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information. B. Check for leaks in the engine oil cooler. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and Adjusting, "Cooling System" for the proper procedure. |
Oil Cooler |
Result: A leak is found in the engine oil cooler. Install a new oil cooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Cooler - Remove" and Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Cooler - Install" for the correct procedure. Flush the cooling system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct procedure. Refill the cooling system with the correct coolant. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the recommended coolant and capacities. Refill the engine with the proper oil after the leak has been repaired. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct oil capacities and viscosity. Result: A leak was not found in the engine oil cooler. Proceed to Test Step 2. |
2. Cylinder Head Gasket A. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove". B. Inspect the cylinder head gasket for faults and any signs of leakage. |
Cylinder head gasket |
Result: The cylinder head gasket does not show signs of damage or leakage. C. Install a new cylinder head gasket and install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install" . Result: The cylinder head gasket shows signs of damage or leakage. Proceed to Test Step 3. |
3. Cylinder Head A. Check for cracks in the cylinder head. Perform a leak test on the cylinder head. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cylinder Head - Inspect" for the correct procedure. |
Cylinder head |
Result: A fault is found in the cylinder head. Repair the cylinder head or replace the cylinder head. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install". Result: A fault is not found in the cylinder head. Proceed to Test Step 4. |
4. Cylinder Block A. Inspect the top face of the cylinder block for faults and signs of leakage. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and Adjusting, "Cylinder Block - Inspect" for the correct procedure. |
Cylinder block |
Result: A fault is found in the cylinder block. Repair the cylinder block or replace the cylinder block. Inspect the top deck. Refer to the Reuse and Salvage Guidelines for the proper inspection procedure. Result: No fault is found in the cylinder block. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install". Contact the Technical Communicator at a Cat dealer. |
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