How to Diagnose an Engine that Burns Oil
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Today we'll take a step by step approach to diagnosing an engine that burns oil.
It could be anything from a blown head gasket, out-of-round cylinder, to worn valve guides, or a leaking valve stem seal!
We'll be using the OTC 5609 Cylinder Leakage Tester Kit (also referred to as a Leak Down Tester) to conduct these tests.
Stay tuned to the end of the video where I go through all the possible scenarios of why your engine may burn oil.
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Excellent video, very easy to follow. I dig the intro with the sun glasses haha. Nice hook
especially with a v-engine, using a dowel could cause a problem if the piston catches it at the wrong angle, it could break off in the cylinder; it happened to me and it took 4days to fish it out, but I got it out without removing the head. That was about 2/3 yrs ago, but seeing you with that dowel brought back bad mem'ries.
I've watched leakdown test videos before but this was the best I've ever seen. Great job! Very complete and as always great video and editing. I guess there's no need to go up to 100psi and then on small engines they can spin over unless there is something to restrict that. I look forward to part 2.
Yes usually 20-40psi is sufficient for these smaller engines. Thanks for the kind words, and for watching!
I have watched a lot of your videos. I just want to tell you that you do the best videos. They are so detailed. U don't leave anything out. You give so much Information. They are so helpful. Can't thank you enough.
Sorry I'm 2 years late but what a video and explaining it all!!
Amazing what a plug can tell you, your customer must be extremely happy. Another excellent content and well edited video (Oscar Nomination for this one)
Thanks for watching!
Reading the condition of the spark plug is important. A plug is like a canary in a coal mine. Thanks for the great video man.
EXCELLENT as usual !
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Very educational - thanks for sharing
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Hey Excellent video. Yes they place engines at a snug fit. It’s fairly clean from what I can see. Watch out for the rusty bolts and nuts.
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Excellent video Jake!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
I learned something new. What an awesome video. Thank You!
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Excellent video! You know your stuff on testing these engine problems. Keep up the good work.
OTC are best but HF has a cheap one that works for DIY folks
I see on your follow up video that the gasket failed between the cylinder and pushrod channel... top right in your diagram. What would the test show if there was a fail in the lower part between cylinder and oil return holes? Would you hear it through the oil dipstick? And if so, how would you know it's not rings? Great video btw.
Great video as always, keep them coming.
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Very interesting video ! Nicely done, thanks !
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Solid
Very good video, many thanks.
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Good day I got mixed up, usually Sunday, but this was a really interesting video. Any ways thanks
My birthday is on Sunday so I'm taking the day off! Thanks for watching!
@@EliminatorPerformance Well we certainly have to wish you a "Happy birthday" & many more to come. Thanks
Great job . I bought a rider with a Briggs in it and it burned more oil then gas. When i pull it down .( because both cyl the plugs looked like the one you showed) i found that some one had rebuilt it and put the wrong ring's in it. When i checked the ring end gap it was 1/4" and i don't know how he didn't see it. put new ring in and no more smoke.The thing's you find when you buy from a auction.
Nice fix, and thanks for watching!
You may want to check out another good OTC piece of kit.
Crank and Cam Seal Service Kit #7196.
Will have to check it out, thanks for the recommendation!
Awesome video thanks for the info
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What about the crankcase breather reed valve?? you did not mention that as a possible cause of engine burning oil. And would a bad breather reed valve cause fowling on both plugs or just one? Thanks for the good explanation on diagnosing the kohler v twin.
Yes well if the breather/reed valve was stuck closed the engine would build crankcase pressure and you'd likely see oil leaking out of the crankshaft main seal as well.
@@EliminatorPerformance That makes sense but what if it (the reed valve) was broken or stuck open?? and if it was stuck open would it foul both plugs with oil mist the same or would it affect one cylinder way more than the other? This is my problem the front plug on my walker mower is fouling bad and I have to add 6-8 oz of oil after mowing for 3 hours. Trying to diagnose... I just borrowed a leak down tester and going to run the tests.
Is it ok to replace only one side of the V, wouldn't that cause unequal pressures in the cyls. ?
Yes it'll be just fine
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Thanks for watching Pete!