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Pressure, Vacuum and Temperature Specifications

CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

Check oil pressure using gauge at oil pressure switch location. Oil pressure should be 68.9 kPa ( 10 psi.) at idle or 310 to 517 kPa (45 to 75 psi.) at 3000 RPM.







1. Remove pressure sending unit and install oil pressure gauge.


CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, Do Not Run engine at 3000 RPM.

2. Warm engine at high idle until thermostat opens.