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Lubricating Oil Pressure Low

This is symptom tree t105
Cause Correction
View and troubleshoot the fault codes with INSITE™
electronic service tool. Refer to Section TF in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Electronic
Control System, ISM and QSM11 Engines, Bulletin
STEP 1 3666266. Refer to the Troubleshooting and Repair
Manual, CM870 Electronic Control System, ISM
Electronic fault codes active or high counts of ............
Engines, Bulletin 4021381. Refer to the
inactive fault codes
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, ISM CM875
Electronic Control System, Bulletin 4021477. Refer
to the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, ISX
CM871 and ISM CM876 Electronic Control System,
Bulletin 4021560.

OK
Go To Next Step
Check the oil level. Add or drain oil if necessary.
STEP 2 Refer to Procedure 007-025 (Lubricating Oil Pan) in
............ Section 7. Refer to Procedure 007-009 (Lubricating
Lubricating oil level is above or below specification
Oil Dipstick) in Section 7. Check the dipstick
calibration.

OK
Go To Next Step
Inspect the engine for external oil leaks. Tighten the
capscrews, pipe plugs, and fittings. Replace
STEP 3 gaskets, if necessary. Refer to Procedure 018-009
............
Lubricating oil leak (external) (Capscrew Markings and Torque Values) in Section
18. Refer to Procedure 018-012 (Pipe Plug Torque
Values) in Section V for specifications.

OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 4
Engine angularity during operation exceeds ............ Refer to the Engine Specification data sheet.
specification

OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 5 Check the oil pressure switch or gauge for correct
Lubricating oil pressure sensor or gauge is ............ operation and location. Refer to Procedure 007-028
malfunctioning or is not in the correct location (Lubricating Oil Pressure Gauge) in Section 7.

OK
Go To Next Step

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Lubricating Oil Pressure Low

This is symptom tree t105
Cause Correction
Check the oil pressure switch or circuit. Refer to
Procedure 019-066 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor) in
the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Electronic
Control System, ISM and QSM11 Engines, Bulletin
STEP 6 3666266. Refer to the Troubleshooting and Repair
Manual, CM870 Electronic Control System, ISM
Lubricating oil pressure sensor or circuit is ............
Engines, Bulletin 4021381. Refer to the
malfunctioning
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, ISM CM875
Electronic Control System, Bulletin 4021477. Refer
to the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, ISX
CM871 and ISM CM876 Electronic Control System,
Bulletin 4021560.

OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 7 Refer to the Lubricating Oil Temperature Above
............
Lubricating oil temperature is above specification Specification symptom tree.

OK
Go To Next Step
Change the oil and filter. Refer to Procedure
STEP 8 007-013 (Lubricating Oil Filter (Spin-On)) in Section
............ 7. Refer to Procedure 007-025 (Lubricating Oil Pan)
Lubricating oil filter is plugged
in Section 7. Verify the oil change interval is correct.
Refer to the operation and maintenance manual.

OK
Go To Next Step
Change the oil and filters. Refer to Procedure
STEP 9 007-013 (Lubricating Oil Filter (Spin-On)) in Section
Lubricating oil does not meet specifications for ............ 7. Refer to Procedure 007-025 (Lubricating Oil Pan)
operating conditions in Section 7, and the Cummins® Engine Oil
Recommendations, Bulletin 3810340.

OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 10 Change the oil and filters. Refer to the Lubricating
............
Lubricating oil is contaminated with coolant or fuel Oil Contaminated symptom tree.

OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 11 Check the oil cooler. Refer to Procedure 007-003
............
Lubricating oil cooler is plugged (Lubricating Oil Cooler) in Section 7.

OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 12 Remove and inspect the oil pan or suction tube.
Lubricating oil suction or transfer tube is loose or ............ Refer to Procedure 007-025 (Lubricating Oil Pan) in
broken, or the gasket or o-rings are leaking Section 7.

OK
Go To Next Step

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Lubricating Oil Pressure Low

This is symptom tree t105
Cause Correction
STEP 13 Check the piston cooling nozzles for damage and
Piston cooling nozzles are damaged or are not ............ correct installation. Refer to Procedure 001-046
installed correctly (Piston Cooling Nozzle) in Section 1.

OK
Go To Next Step

STEP 14 Check the main oil pressure regulator assembly.

............ Refer to Procedure 007-029 (Lubricating Oil Pan
Main oil pressure regulator is malfunctioning
Adapter) in Section 7.

OK
Go To Next Step

STEP 15 Remove and inspect the high−pressure relief valve

Lubricating oil high−pressure relief valve is
malfunctioning
or lubricating pump pressure regulator. Refer to
............
Procedure 007-021 (Lubricating Oil High Pressure
Relief Valve) in Section 7.

OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 16 Inspect the lubricating oil pump and o-rings. Refer
Lubricating oil pump is malfunctioning or the o-rings ............ to Procedure 007-031 (Lubricating Oil Pump) in
are damaged Section 7.

OK
Go To Next Step
Analyze the lubricating oil. Inspect the oil filter.
STEP 17 Check the main bearings, rod bearings, cam shaft
bushings, and rocker lever bushings for excessive
Internal engine damage or internal lubricating oil ............
wear. Refer to Procedure 007-083 (Lubricating Oil
leak
and Filter Analysis) in Section 7. Refer to Section 1
for main bearings, rod bearings, etc.

OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 18
Inspect behind the flywheel housing for a missing or
Oil rifle cup plug, located behind flywheel housing, ............
leaking oil rifle cup plug.
is missing or leaking oil

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