LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT 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 Click here.

  2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL


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

      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 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE


    1. Remove the engine oil pressure switch Click here.

    2. A01ITDFE02
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      *1 Oil Pressure Gauge
      *2 Adapter

      Install an oil pressure gauge with an adapter.

    3. Warm up the engine.

    4. Measure the engine oil pressure.

      Standard Oil Pressure
      Condition Specified Condition
      Idle

      29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.2 psi) or higher
      4500 rpm

      245 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) or higher

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

    5. Remove the oil pressure gauge and adapter.

    6. Install the engine oil pressure switch Click here.

    7. Inspect for engine oil leaks Click here.