LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. CHECK OIL QUALITY


    1. Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring or thinning.

      If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil and oil filter element Click here.

  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL


    1. Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the dipstick low level mark and full level mark.

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

      Note

      Do not fill engine oil above the full level mark.

  3. CHECK ENGINE OIL PRESSURE


    1. Remove the engine oil pressure switch assembly Click here.

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      Install the oil pressure gauge with an adapter.

    3. Warm up the engine.

    4. Measure the engine oil pressure.

      Standard Oil Pressure
      Condition Specified Condition
      Idle

      70 kPa (0.713 kgf/cm2, 10.2 psi) or more
      2500 rpm

      220 kPa (2.24 kgf/cm2, 31.9 psi) or more

      If pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump Click here.

    5. Install the engine oil pressure switch assembly Click here.