
TM 10-3930-660-10
0014 00-1/(-2 Blank)
ENGINE OIL SAMPLING VALVE SERVICE 0014 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Engine oil sampling
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts
Oil, lubricating (Item 8 or 12, WP 0025 00)
Rag, wiping (Item 14, WP 0025 00)
Container, 1 qt capacity
Equipment Conditions
Engine off (WP 0005 00)
Vehicle parked on level ground
WARNING
• Oil is very slippery. Immediately wipe up any spills. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury.
• Hot oil or metal parts can cause burns. Wear insulated gloves, long sleeves and eye protection when working
with heated parts.
ENGINE OIL SAMPLING
1. Clean the engine oil sampling valve (1).
2. Start the engine (WP 0005 00). Bring it to normal operating temperature.
3. Obtain the oil sample.
a. With the engine at idle, remove the dust cap (2) on
the oil sampling valve (1).
b. Attach an appropriate size hose to the valve, if
desired.
c. Place a clean container under the valve (1) opening
(or hose if used).
d. Push down or pull up on the lever (3) to drain
approximately one pint of oil prior to taking a sam-
ple.
e. Place a sample bottle under the valve opening (or
hose if used) and fill it to within 1/2 in. from top.
Cap the bottle immediately.
f. Install dust cap (2) on the oil sampling valve (1).
Return the oil drained into container during step d
to the engine.
g. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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