The high fuel consumption of a diesel engine may be due to a/an:

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  1. leakage of fuel in the fuel injection pump
  2. defect in the lubrication system
  3. air leakage in the intake manifold
  4. defect in the cooling system

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Option 1 : leakage of fuel in the fuel injection pump
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Explanation:

Causes for high fuel consumption in diesel engines:

  • Weak compression
  • Fuel leakage in the fuel system
  • Leakage of fuel in the fuel injection pump
  • Idle speed adjusting screw set incorrectly
  • Clogged /dirty air filter
  • Leakage of combustion gases from the cylinder head
  • Valve improper seating
  • Valve clearance improper adjustment
  • Injector defective
  • Intercooler defective
  • Wrong injection timing
  • Defective fuel pump
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