LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL


    1. Warm up and stop the engine, then wait for 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the low level and full level marks on the engine oil level dipstick.

      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.

  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL


    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 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the oil pressure switch Click here.

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      Install the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

    3. Put the engine in inspection mode Click here.

    4. Warm up the engine.

    5. Check the oil pressure.

      Standard Oil Pressure
      Engine Condition Oil Pressure
      Idle

      40 kPa (0.4 kgf/cm2, 5.8 psi) or more
      2500 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.

    6. Remove the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

    7. Install the oil pressure switch Click here.