| Displacement | 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Oil capacity | 6.3 L |
| Gross power | 23 kW |
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine will not crank | Low battery output voltage or discharged battery | Charge or replace batteries. See Battery Inspection. |
| Engine will not crank | Loose or corroded connections | Clean and tighten connections. |
| Engine will not crank | Faulty start circuit relay | Contact a GMASD. |
| Engine will not crank | Blown fuse | Replace fuse. |
| Engine will not crank | Faulty main switch or start safety switch | Repair switch as required. |
| Engine will not crank | Faulty starter solenoid | Replace solenoid. |
| Engine will not crank | Faulty starter | Replace starter. |
| Starter cranks slowly | Low battery output voltage or discharged battery | Charge or replace batteries. See Battery Inspection. |
| Starter cranks slowly | Excessive crankcase oil viscosity | Drain crankcase oil and replace with correct viscosity oil. See Draining and Refilling the Oil. |
| Starter cranks slowly | Loose or corroded connections | Clean and tighten connections. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Engine starting under load | Disengage PTO. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Incorrect starting procedure | Review starting procedure. See Pre-start Checklist and Engine and Heater Startup. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Restricted exhaust | Inspect and correct exhaust restriction. |
| Hard to start or will not start | No fuel | Check fuel tank. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Air in fuel line | Purge fuel lines. See engine manual. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Poor fuel quality | Drain fuel and replace with proper grade and quality of fuel for operating condition. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Water, dirt, or air in fuel system | Drain, flush, fill, and purge fuel system. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Fuel filter restricted or full of water | Replace fuel filter or drain water from fuel filter. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Dirty or faulty fuel injectors | Contact a GMASD. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Electronic fuel system failure | |
| Hard to start or will not start | Cold weather | Use cold weather starting aids (see engine manual). |
| Hard to start or will not start | Excessive crankcase oil viscosity | Drain crankcase oil and replace with correct viscosity oil. See Draining and Refilling the Oil. |
| Hard to start or will not start | Electronic control system problem or basic engine problem | Contact a GMASD. |
| Engine misfiring or runs irregularly | Poor fuel quality; incorrect fuel/dirty fuel | Test fuel, drain water from fuel bowl. |
| Engine misfiring or runs irregularly | Restricted fuel filter | Replace fuel filter element. |
| Engine misfiring or runs irregularly | Water, dirt, or air in fuel system | Drain, flush, fill, and purge fuel system. |
| Engine misfiring or runs irregularly | Low coolant temperature | Remove and check thermostat. |
| Engine misfiring or runs irregularly | Dirty or faulty fuel injectors | Contact a GMASD. |
| Engine misfiring or runs irregularly | Electronic fuel system problem | |
| Engine misfiring or runs irregularly | Electronic control system problem or basic engine problem | |
| Lack of engine power | Restricted air intake | Service air cleaner. |
| Lack of engine power | Restricted exhaust | Check and correct exhaust restriction. |
| Lack of engine power | Poor fuel quality | Drain fuel and replace with proper grade and quality of fuel for operating condition. |
| Lack of engine power | Restricted fuel filter | Replace fuel filter elements. |
| Lack of engine power | Engine overloaded | Reduce engine load. |
| Lack of engine power | Incorrect crankcase oil | Drain crankcase oil and replace with correct viscosity oil. See Draining and Refilling the Oil. |
| Lack of engine power | Low coolant temperature | Remove and check thermostat. |
| Lack of engine power | Incorrect valve clearance | Adjust valve clearance or contact a GMASD. |
| Lack of engine power | Dirty or faulty fuel injectors | Contact a GMASD. |
| Lack of engine power | Air leak in engine intake or exhaust manifold | Check intake and exhaust manifold gaskets and manifolds; repair as required or contact a GMASD. |
| Lack of engine power | Engine is in derate due to DTC | Contact a GMASD. |
| Lack of engine power | Electronic control system problem or basic engine problem | |
| Engine idles poorly | Poor fuel quality | Drain fuel and replace with proper grade and quality of fuel for operating condition. |
| Engine idles poorly | Electronic control system problem or basic engine problem | Contact a GMASD. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Engine overloaded | Reduce engine load. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Restricted or dirty air cleaner | Replace air cleaner element as required. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Insufficient compression | Determine cause of low compression and repair as required. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Leaks in fuel supply system | Locate source of leak and repair as required. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Poor fuel quality/improper type of fuel | Drain fuel and replace with proper grade and quality of fuel for operating condition. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Incorrect valve clearance | Adjust valve clearance or contact a GMASD. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Dirty or faulty fuel injectors | Contact a GMASD. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Electronic fuel system failure | |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Electronic control system problem or basic engine problem | |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Low engine temperature | Remove and check thermostat(s). |
| Fuel in oil | Restricted fuel return line | Check and fix fuel return lines. |
| Fuel in oil | Engine load too light | Increase engine load. |
| Fuel in oil | Leaking fuel injectors | Contact a GMASD. |
| Low-pressure fuel system — fuel pressure low | Restricted fuel filter | Replace fuel filter. |
| Low-pressure fuel system — fuel pressure low | Restricted fuel line | Locate restriction, repair as required. |
| Low-pressure fuel system — fuel pressure low | Faulty transfer pump | Contact a GMASD. |
| Low-pressure fuel system — fuel pressure low | Faulty high-pressure fuel pump | Remove fuel pump, repair/replace pump as required. |
| Abnormal engine noise | Worn main or connecting rod bearings | Contact a GMASD. |
| Abnormal engine noise | Excessive crankshaft end play | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Loose main bearing caps | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Worn connecting rod bushings and piston pins | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Scored pistons | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Worn timing gears or excess backlash | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Excessive valve clearance | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Worn camshaft lobes | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Worn rocker arm shaft(s) | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Worn valve guides | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Damaged valve retainers | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Loose or worn rocker arms | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Bent pushrods | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Broken valve springs | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Bent connecting rods | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Worn flywheel | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Loose flywheel | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Excessive piston to liner clearance | |
| Abnormal engine noise | Excessive thrust bearing clearance |
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