‘Air Compressor Pumping Excess Lubricaling Oil into the Air System
Air Compressor Pumping Excess Lubricating Oil
into the Air System
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Cause
Correction
Lubricating oil drain interval is excessive
Verify the correct lubricating oil drain interval.
Refer to Section 2 in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, QST30 Series Engine,
Bulletin 3666134
(/qs3/portal/manualviewer.htm!?
path=/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/outlines/3666134.
html).
OK
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
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/57/57-010-
031 html).
OK
Air system component is malfunctioning
Check the operation of air system valves, air
dryers, and other OEM-installed air system
components. Refer to the OEM service
manual
OK
Air dryer desiccant cartridge is saturated
Replace the desiccant cartridge on the air
dryer. Refer to the OEM service manual.
OK
Engine angularity during operation exceeds
specification
Refer to the Engine Specification Data
Sheet.
OK
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waAir Compressor Pumping Excass Lubrialing Oil into the Air System
Air compressor pumping time is excessive
Replace the desiccant cartridge on the
Turbo/CR 2000 air dryer. Refer to the OEM
service manual. Check the air compressor
duty cycle. Install a larger air compressor, if
necessary. Refer to the Master Repair
Manual, Holset® Air Compressors, Bulletin
3666121
OK
E-type system is not plumbed correctly
(Holset® only)
Install an Econ valve, a check valve, and
system hoses. Refer to the Master Repair
Manual, Holset® Air Compressors, Bulletin
3666121
OK
Lubricating oil drain line is restricted
Remove the air compressor and check the
oil drain holes in the air compressor and the
accessory drive. Refer to Procedure 012-106
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/57/57-012-
106.htm).
OK
‘Turbocharger compressor oil seal is leaking
Check the compressor oil seal. Refer to
Procedure 010-040
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/57/57-010-
040.htm)
OK
Air compressor is excessively worn or
internally damaged
Replace or rebuild the air compressor. Refer
to Procedure 012-014
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/57/57-012-
014-tr_htm)) and the Master Repair Manual,
Holset® Air Compressors, Bulletin 3666121
Replace the desiccant element on the
Turbo/CR 2000 air dryer (if equipped). Refer
to the manufacturer's instructions.
Last Modified: 21-Sep-2005
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