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No. 16 High Oil Consumption/Leakage: Notes
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DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSE
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High oil consumption/leakage |
| DESCRIPTION |
- Oil consumption is excessive.
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| POSSIBLE CAUSE |
- PCV valve malfunction
- Improper dipstick
- Improper engine oil viscosity
- Engine internal part malfunction
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