LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL


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

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

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

      Note

      Do not fill the engine with oil to above the full level mark.

  2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITY


    1. Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloration or thinning. If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil and filter.

  3. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE


    1. Remove the oil pressure switch assembly Click here.

    2. B000MGCE02
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      *1 Oil Pressure Gauge

      Install an oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

    3. Warm up the engine.

    4. Measure the oil pressure.

      Standard Oil Pressure
      Condition Specified Condition
      Idle

      30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.4 psi) or more
      4000 rpm

      260 kPa (2.7 kgf/cm2, 38 psi) or more

    5. Remove the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

    6. Install the oil pressure switch assembly Click here.