LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL


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

      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 above the full level mark.

  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY


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

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

  3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE


    1. Remove the oil pressure switch assembly Click here.

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      Install the oil pressure gauge with adapter.

    3. Warm up the engine.

    4. Check the oil pressure.

      Standard Oil Pressure
      Condition Specified Condition
      Idle

      80 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2, 11.6 psi) or more
      3000 rpm

      380 kPa (3.9 kgf/cm2, 55 psi) or more

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

    5. Remove the oil pressure gauge with adapter.

    6. Install the oil pressure switch assembly Click here.