Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 2206

6A–14

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)

Abnormal Combustion

Condition

Possible cause

Correction

Trouble in fuel system

Fuel pressure control valve defective

Replace

Fuel filter clogged

Replace

Fuel pump clogged

Clean or replace

Fuel tank or fuel pipe clogged

Clean or replace

Fuel injector clogged

Clean or replace

Fuel pump relay defective

Replace

Power supply cable for fuel pump
broken or poor connections

Reconnect, correct or replace

Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor circuit
open or defective

Correct or replace

MAF Sensor defective

Replace

Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
circuit open or shorted

Correct or replace

Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
defective

Replace

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
Sensor circuit open or shorted

Correct or replace

ECT Sensor defective

Replace

Throttle Position Sensor adjustment
incorrect

Readjust

Throttle Position Sensor defective

Replace

Throttle Position Sensor connector
poor connections

Reconnect

Vehicle Speed Sensor cable poor
connections or defective

Correct or replace

Vehicle Speed Sensor loosely fixed

Fix tightly

Vehicle Speed Sensor in wrong
contact or defective

Replace

Powertrain Control Module cable
poor connections or defective

Correct or replace

Trouble in emission control system

Heated Oxygen Sensor circuit open

Correct or replace

Heated Oxygen Sensor defective

Replace

Signal vacuum hose loosely fitted or
defective

Correct or replace

EGR Valve circuit open or shorted

Correct or replace

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
defective

Replace

ECT Sensor circuit open or shorted

Correct or replace

Canister Purge Valve circuit open or
shorted

Correct or replace

Canister Purge Valve defective

Replace

ECT Sensor defective

Replace

Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve and hose clogged

Correct or replace

Evaporator system

Refer to Section 6E

Trouble in ignition system

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Refer to “Engine Lacks Power”

6A–15

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)

Condition

Correction

Possible cause

Trouble in cylinder head parts

Carbon deposits in combustion
chamber

Remove carbon

Carbon deposit on valve, valve seat
and valve guide

Remove carbon

6A–16

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)

Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

Condition

Possible cause

Correction

Oil leaking

Oil pan drain plug loose

Retighten or replace gasket

Crankcase fixing bolts loosened

Retighten

Oil pan setting bolts loosened

Retighten

Oil pan gasket broken

Replace gasket

Front cover retaining bolts loose or
gasket broken

Retighten or replace gasket

Head cover fixing bolts loose or
gasket broken

Retighten or replace gasket

Oil filter adapter cracked

Replace

Oil filter attachings bolt loose or
rubber gasket broken

Retighten or replace oil filter

Crankshaft front or rear oil seal
defective

Replace oil seal

Oil pressure unit loose or broken

Retighten or replace

Blow–by gas hose broken

Replace hose

Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
clogged

Clean

Engine/Transmission coupling failed

Replace oil seal

Oil leaking into combustion
chambers due to poor seal in valve

Valve stem oil seal defective

Replace

chambers due to  oor seal in valve
system

Valve stem or valve guide worn

Replace valve and valve guide

Oil leaking into combustion
chambers due to poor seal in cylinder

t

Cylinders and pistons worn
excessively

Replace cylinder body assembly and
pistons

parts

Piston ring gaps incorrectly
positioned

Correct

Piston rings set with wrong side up

Correct

Piston ring sticking

Replace cylinder body assembly and
pistons

Piston ring and ring groove worn

Replace pistons and others

Return ports in oil rings clogged

Clean piston and replace rings

Positive Crankcase Ventilation
System malfunctioning

Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
clogged

Clean

Others

Improper oil viscosity

Use oil of recommended S.A.E.
viscosity

Continuous high speed driving
and/or severe usage such as trailer
towing

Continuous high speed operation
and/or severe usage will normally
cause increased oil consumption

6A–17

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)

Excessive Fuel Consumption

Condition

Possible cause

Correction

Trouble in fuel system

Mixture too rich or too lean due to
trouble in fuel injection system

Refer to “Abnormal Combustion”

Fuel cut function does not work

Refer to “Abnormal Combustion”

Trouble in ignition system

Misfiring or abnormal combustion
due to trouble in ignition system

Refer to “Hard Start” or “Abnormal
Combustion”

Others

Engine idle speed too high

Reset Idle Air Control Valve

Fuel system leakage

Correct or replace

Clutch slipping

Correct

Brake drag

Correct

Selection of transmission gear
incorrect

Caution operator of incorrect gear
selection

Excessive Exhaust Gas
Recirculation flow due to trouble in
Exhaust Gas Recirculation system

Refer to “Abnormal Combustion”

Lubrication Problems

Condition

Possible cause

Correction

Oil pressure too low

Wrong oil in use

Replace with correct engine oil

Relief valve sticking

Replace

Oil pump not operating properly

Correct or replace

Oil pump strainer clogged

Clean or replace strainer

Oil pump worn

Replace

Oil pressure gauge defective

Correct or replace

Crankshaft bearing or connecting
rod bearing worn

Replace

Oil contamination

Wrong oil in use

Replace with correct engine oil

Oil filter clogged

Replace oil filter

Cylinder head gasket damage

Replace gasket

Burned gases leaking

Replace piston and piston rings or
cylinder body assembly

Oil not reaching valve system

Oil passage in cylinder head or
cylinder body clogged

Clean or correct

Engine Oil Pressure Check

1. Check for dirt, gasoline or water in the engine oil.

a. Check the viscosity of the oil.
b. Check the viscosity of the oil.
c. Change the oil if the viscosity is outside the

specified standard.

d. Refer to the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section

of this manual.

2. Check the engine oil level.

The level should fall somewhere between the “ADD”
and the “FULL” marks on the oil level dipstick.
If the oil level does not reach the “ADD” mark on the
oil level dipstick, engine oil must be added.

3. Remove the oil pressure unit.

4. Install an oil pressure gauge.
5. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach normal

operating temperature (About 80

°

C).

6. Measure the oil pressure.

Oil pressure should be:

390–550 kPa (4.0–5.6 kg/cm

2

, 57–80 psi) at 3000

rpm.

7. Stop the engine.
8. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
9. Install the oil pressure unit.

10. Start the engine and check for leaks.