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 the engine, and then stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.

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

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

      Note

      Do not fill engine oil above the full level mark.

  3. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE


    1. Remove the oil pressure switch Click here.

    2. A01DS47E03
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      *1 Oil Pressure Gauge

      Install an oil pressure gauge.

    3. Warm up the engine.

    4. Inspect the oil pressure.

      Standard Oil Pressure
      Condition Specified Condition
      Idling

      29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.2 psi) or higher
      3000 rpm

      294 to 588 kPa (3.0 to 6.0 kgf/cm2, 43 to 85 psi)

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

    5. Remove the oil pressure gauge.

    6. Install the oil pressure switch Click here.