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Chapter 14 Lubricating and Cooling Systems Lubrication System • • • • • • Holds an adequate supply of oil Cools and cleans components Lubricates parts and reduces wear Helps seal the engine Removes contaminates Delivers oil to necessary areas of engine Oil Pump • Pickup screen keeps large particles out of the pump • Oil pressure relief valve prevents excessive oil pressure Oil Filter • • • • • All oil leaving the pump goes to the filter Threads onto a main oil gallery tube Can be single disposable container or a cartridge Some filters use an anti-drainback valve If the filter becomes plugged, a valve opens to allow oil to bypass the filter Engine Oil Passages or Galleries Dipstick • Used to measure the oil level in the oil pan Engine Lubrication Diagnosis and Service • Oil level should be checked periodically • The oil filter is changed with the oil • Oil pump performance can be checked with an oil pressure gauge • Passages and galleries should be cleaned during an engine rebuild Common External Oil Leaks Sludge • • • • • Results from oxidation of the oil The oil begins to solidify and form a gel This gel cannot circulate Can block normal oil paths Signs include low oil pressure, increased oil consumption, increased emissions, and poor driveability Checking Hoses • Hoses deteriorate from the inside • Upper radiator hose suffers the most • Check lower hose reinforcement spring Checking Fans and Fan Clutches • Inspect fan shroud for fit and damage • Damage to belt driven fan can damage water pump and/or radiator • Check fan clutches for oil loss • Replace clutch if it spins with little or no resistance with the engine off Pressure Testing • Applies pressure to system for leak test Leak Detection with Dye • Pour dye into cooling system • Run engine to operating temperature • With engine off, inspect with a black light Combustion Leak Check • Internal leak may be present when there are no visible external leaks but engine is losing coolant or hold pressure • Typically caused by cracked head, head gasket, or warped head Testing the Radiator Cap • Leaking cap will reduce boiling point and cause an overheating condition Hose Clamps • Worn drive clamps often replace spring clamps • Thermoplastic clamps are shrink fit with a heat gun • Readjust a new clamp after a brief run-in period Draining the Coolant • Coolant should be changed every two to four years • Drain reservoir and cooling system • Never pour coolant into a sewer or onto the ground Flushing the Cooling System • Flush the system when coolant is changed and when a water pump is replaced • Power flushing, back flushing, and coolant exchanges force old coolant out and new coolant in • Before using any flush chemical, check to make sure it is safe for the system Refilling and Bleeding • Refill with correct type • Determine the total capacity • Refill system and run engine to operating temperature • Remove air trapped in the system • Refill and recheck coolant level and for any leaks ... years • Drain reservoir and cooling system • Never pour coolant into a sewer or onto the ground Flushing the Cooling System • Flush the system when coolant is changed and when a water pump is... Expansion Tank • Designed to catch and hold coolant passing from radiator cap as the coolant expands Hoses • Made of butyl or neoprene rubber • Cushion engine vibrations and movement • Most vehicles... is directed over the heater core and can be mixed with outside air Electric Cooling Fans • Replaced most belt driven fans • Controlled by a temperature switch and/ or air conditioner switch via