LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL


    1. Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait for 5 minutes.

    2. Check that the engine oil level is between the low level and full level marks on the engine oil level dipstick.

      If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

      Note

      Do not fill with engine oil above the full level 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 oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning.

      If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

  3. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE


    1. Remove the oil pressure switch Click here.

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      Install the oil pressure gauge.

    3. Warm up engine.

    4. Check the oil pressure. If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump.

      Oil Pressure
      At Idle At 3000 rpm

      30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.4 psi) or more

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

    5. Remove the oil pressure gauge.

    6. Install the oil pressure switch Click here.

    7. Check for the engine oil leaks.