NHTSA ID Number: 10182502
Manufacturer Communication Number: TJ35526.1.3-2020
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-16
Summary
This is a Technical Journal: Oil Consumption test. Perform the test.
VOLVO
CAR
SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS
Technical Journal
TITLE:
Oil Consumption test
REF NO:
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
CAR MARKET:
TJ 35526.1.3
Technical Service
United States and Canada
PARTNER:
ISSUE DATE:
STATUS DATE:
3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA
2020-10-23
2020-10-29
FUNC GROUP:
FUNC DESC:
2201
OIL CONSUMPTION TEST
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“Right first time in Time”
Attachment
File Name
Revised Oil Consumption vehicle report guidelines.pdf
Revised oil consumption job aid.pdf
tamper seal example.PNG
weight of oil consumption.pdf
File Size
0.1239 MB
0.0498 MB
0.1048 MB
0.0588 MB
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CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
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Description
Lubrication and oil system/Excessive oil consumption
VST Operation Number
VST Operation Number
22161-2
Description
Oil Consumption test
Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document. Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing
a minimum of 50% wastepaper and 10% post-consumer waste.
© 2020 VOLVO CAR USA, LLC
Technical Journal 35526.1.3
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Rows beginning with * are modified
Note! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal, first check for the latest online version.
DESCRIPTION:
*Updated vehicle type and revised attachments
This Technical Journal is for all engine variants.
Before diagnosing an oil consumption complaint, always check for external leakage on and around the
engine. Diagnose and repair these issues before starting an oil consumption test.
All vehicles must have an oil consumption test performed to validate excessive oil consumption prior to
further diagnosing of engine.
It is recommended to use tamper proof tape that can be sourced locally to cover oil cap and drain plug
during consumption test. (see example)
See attached guidelines for information needed in vehicle report
See attached Job aid for reference.
SERVICE:
Perform prerequisite TJs if applicable at start of oil consumption test:
4 cylinder (VEP) engine, perform TJ 30087 if applicable.
5 cylinder engines , no prerequisite TJ
6 cylinder (SI6) engine, perform TJ 28530, 29332 or 30021 if applicable.
All engine variants then proceed with oil consumption test.
This test must be documented and followed within the guidelines of VIDA to be valid.
Profile Vehicle in VIDA, read out any diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and type Oil Consumption in the
search to locate the test procedure.
VIDA Path:
Repair/ Cleaning, Inspection and Adjustment/ 2 Engine with mountings and equipment/ 22 lubricating
and oil system/ 220 general/ oil consumption test
VEHICLE REPORT:
Please follow the general TIE Reporting guidelines available in the TIE system under “Instructions” or
the SPJ 27125 TIE Quick Guide (Dealers).
If this information cannot be found, please check other SPJ’s or TJ’s released locally by your market
responsible office or the Dealer Development Platform https://ddp.volvocars.biz/.
When submitting a Vehicle Report for a condition described in this TJ, use concern area “Vehicle Report
and sub concern area “Support Needed” with function group 2201.
To view TJ attachments continue to next page. This TJ has four attachments.
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Oil consumption vehicle report guidelines
If no TJ’s are applicable and technical support is needed, the following information should be added to
a vehicle report in the first communication. This will help to eliminate the second response of additional
information needed and avoid delaying the proper repair to the customer vehicle.
•
•
•
•
•
VIDA readout
Oil consumption test
• Start date/mileage
• Finish date/ mileage
• Results
Complete vehicle service history
Vehicle ownership (speak with customer)
o 1st owner
o 2nd owner
o other
o New driver/commute
Document Engine health
o Spark plug photos
o Rear of vehicle photo
o Compression test results (dry/wet)
o Cylinder leak down results
Customer complaint
Using oil
Check for external
oil leakage
Issue found
Repair Vehicle
Perform
prerequisite TJs , if
applicable
Perform oil
consumption test as
per VIDA
Document results
Verified
excessive oil
consumption as
per VIDA
Recommended to
Document engine health
PCV system pressure (if
applicable)
Spark plug photos
Compression test (wet/dry)
Cylinder leak down test
Follow applicable TJs
No issue found
Further diagnosis required
Submit vehicle report
Support needed /not needed
Within
specification as
per VIDA
No repair
Notify AMM
Weight of engine oil
Vehicle:
Chassis type:
Chassis number:
Date of arrival:
Engine number:
Odometer reading (km):
Checks carried out by:
1. Mileage:
Odometer reading, before check
(km)
Odometer reading, after check
(km)
Mileage driven "A"
(km)
2. Weighing:
Weight of oil before test drive
(gram)
Weight of oil after test drive
(gram)
Consumed oil weight
(gram)
Volume of consumed oil "B" , (870 gram = 1 litre)
(litres)
3. Calculation of consumed oil:
Volume of consumed oil "B" divided by the test drive distance "A" multiplied by 1000 = consumed (B / A x 1000 = consumption)
(litres/1000km)
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