LUBRICATION SYSTEM(w/o DPF) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL


    1. Warm up and stop the engine, wait for 5 minutes, and check that the oil level is between the Low and Full marks on the dipstick.

      Tech Tips

      If the oil level is low, check for leaks and add oil to the Full mark.

      Note

      Do not add oil above the Full mark.

      Tech Tips

      A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.


      • When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after replacing the engine.

      • If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used.

      • When driving at high engine speed or with a heavy load, (when towing, or), when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently.

      • When leaving the idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through heavy traffic.

      When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.

  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY


    1. Check the engine oil for deterioration, water intrusion, discoloration and thinning.

      If the oil quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

  3. INSPECT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE


    1. Remove the oil pressure switch assembly Click here.

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      Install the oil pressure gauge.

    3. Warm up the engine.

    4. Check the oil pressure.

      Standard
      Condition Specified Condition
      Idling

      29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.2 psi) or higher
      Engine running at 3200 rpm

      150 to 550 kPa (1.5 to 5.6 kgf/cm2, 22 to 80 psi) or higher

    5. Remove the oil pressure gauge.

    6. Install the oil pressure switch assembly Click here.

    7. Inspect for oil leak.