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Crankcase Pressure, Check

D11, D13, D16
C rank c as e P res s ure, C hec k
This bulletin contains instructions for testing engine crankcase pressure for all US07 and
US2010 emission level engines.

Contents
Tool Preparation, page 3

Crankcase Pressure, Check, page 5

N o t e : Information is subject to change without notice.

Illustrations are used for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual vehicle being
serviced. However, key components addressed in this information are represented as
accurately as possible.

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Crank cas e Pressure, Chec k

You must read and understand the precautions and guide-
lines in Service Information, Function Group 20, "Engine
Safety Practices, Engine" before performing this proce-
dure. If you are not properly trained and certified in this
procedure, ask your supervisor for training before you per-
form it.

Excessive crankcase blow-by can indicate an engine or en-

gine related component malfunction that allows combustion
gases to enter the crankcase. Symptoms of excessive
crankcase blow-by can be high oil consumption and low
power.

This procedure describes how to measure crankcase blow-

by.

If internal engine damage is suspected, do not perform this

test. Vehicles that fault for high crankcase pressure also do
not require this procedure. This test for excessive blow-by
should be performed when oil carryover is coming from the
crankcase breather or high oil consumption is suspected.

Special Tool 88800381 contains three adapters. Choose

the correct blow-by tool orifice for the engine being
checked. The difference between the tools used to measure
blow-by is the size of the orifice. Three different size orifices
to match the three different size engines are available to ac-
curately measure blow-by. Engine blow-by is dependent of
the volume of intake airflow.

N o t e : MP8 (13L) engine does not require a hose to connect

the adapter to the CCV outlet pipe.

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Special tools: 88800381

Tool Preparation
1
Position hanger on manometer box and attach with fasteners
provided in kit. Tighten nut and cut off excess screw.
N o t e : This procedure only needs to be performed the first
time the tool is used.

N o t e : The manometer is shipped closed with no fluid.

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2
Remove both valves from the top of the meter box.

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3
Hang manometer from appropriate device. Slowly add fluid
into one valve opening and allow to settle into tubes.

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4
Add fluid until both sides reach the 0 mark on the gauge.

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5
Install both valves in the meter box. Tighten to 10 in-lb.
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Crankcase Pressure, Check

1
Raise hood to access engine compartment.

2
Connect the correct adapter for the engine being tested to
the crankcase ventilation (CCV) outlet pipe and secure with
hose clamp.
N o t e : MP8 (13L) engine does not require a hose to connect
the adapter to the CCV outlet pipe.

88800381

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3
Connect the signal hose to the adapter, route and connect
opposite end to the manometer.

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4
Close hood. Make sure the hose is not pinched.
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5
Position the manometer on the drivers door mirror bracket,
secure meter and signal hose using cable ties.

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6
Open both 90 valves on the top of manometer to allow liquid
to equalize and to allow for meter to operate properly.
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7
Run engine at rated rpm and under load on dynamometer.
When engine reaches operating temperature, record the
steady blow-by meter readings. Make sure that both 90
valves remain open while checking for blow-by pressure.
N o t e : When measuring blow-by, the value can spike initially
as the engine reaches peak power.

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A + B = Blow-by Reading

8
Record readings. Open an eService case to report readings.
N o t e : May need to attach oil consumption report.

9
Raise hood.

10
Remove the adapter from CCV outlet and signal hose from
the manometer.

11
Close both valves and remove the manometer from the mir-
ror bracket.

12
Close hood.