Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
|
|
Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
|
|
Cause
|
Correction
|
Faulty cylinder head gasket and/or cracking, or other damage to the cylinder head and engine block cooling system passages.
Coolant consumption may or may not cause the engine to overheat.
|
|
•
|
Inspect for spark plugs saturated by coolant.
|
|
•
|
Perform a cylinder leak down test.
|
|
•
|
Inspect the cylinder head and engine block for damage to the coolant passages and/or a faulty head gasket.
|
|
•
|
Repair or replace as required.
|
|
