LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL


    1. Warm up and stop the engine 5 minutes later, insert the engine oil level dipstick and check that the engine oil level is between the L and F marks. If the engine oil level is low, check for leaks and fill up to the F mark.

      Note

      Do not add engine oil above the F mark.

      Tech Tips

      A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations, engine 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 engine 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 engine 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. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITY


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

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  3. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE


    1. Check the diagnostic code.


      Note

      When DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting procedures for the DTCs.

    2. Remove the oil pressure sender gauge assembly.

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    3. A01HGFOC03
      *a Oil Pressure Gauge
      *b Adapter

      Install an oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

      Note

      Before and after measurement, clean equipment and hoses.

    4. Warm up the engine.

    5. Measure the oil pressure, and check that it is within the standard range.

      Standard Engine Oil Pressure
      Condition Specified Condition
      Idling

      30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4 psi) or higher
      2500 rpm

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

      If the result is not as specified, check the quality of the engine oil and check the oil paths for clogging. Repair or replace if necessary. If the engine oil pressure is still not as specified, replace the timing chain cover assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Replace the timing chain cover assembly as the engine oil pump is built into the timing chain cover assembly.

    6. Remove the oil pressure gauge and adapter.

    7. Install the oil pressure sender gauge assembly.

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