LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL


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

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

      Note

      Do not add engine oil to 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 speeds or with a heavy load (when towing, etc.), or when accelerating or decelerating frequently while driving.

      • 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. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITY


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

      If the condition is visibly poor, replace the engine oil and engine oil filter.

  3. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE


    1. Remove the oil pressure switch Click here.

    2. A01HP84E01
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      *1 Oil Pressure Gauge

      Install the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

    3. Warm up the engine.

    4. Check the oil pressure.

      Standard Oil Pressure
      Engine Condition Oil Pressure
      Idle

      30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.4 psi) or more
      3000 rpm

      200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi) or more

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

    5. Remove the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

    6. Install the oil pressure switch Click here.