TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download

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TM 9-2350-275-BD ENGINE 4. Refill crankcase to proper oil level. 5. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures. 3-10. OIL LEVEL LOW General Information Insufficient engine lubrication will occur if the oil level is low. Loss of oil can occur by the engine burning it or by damaged or ruptured filters, oil cooler and lines. The cause of oil loss must be repaired or eliminated prior to adding oil or substitutes. Appendix C lists oil substitutes which are acceptable for longer time periods. Other sources are: a. b. c. d. e. Damaged engines from other vehicles. Used oil. Diesel fuel, not to exceed 50 percent (approximately Gear oil, diluted with diesel to lower the viscosity. Any petroleum based brake or hydraulic fluids. Care must be taken when using a non-standard oil substitute. two gallons). The lubricating quality is greatly reduced resulting in engine life being considerably shorter. As soon as the proper oil is available the oil filters and crankcase must be serviced. 3-10