Engine Oil Pressure: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration entry of water, discoloring or thinning
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: API grade SH Energy-conserving II or SJ, Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. Recommended viscosity is as shown in the illustration. If SAE 10W-30 or a higher viscosity engine oil is used in extremely low temperatures, the engine may become difficult to start, so SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, oil level should be between the L and F marks on the dipstick
If low check for leakage and add oil up to the F mark.

NOTICE: Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.





3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
a. Using SST remove the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816-30010
b. Install the oil pressure gauge.
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.





5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle speed 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm 150 - 550 kPa (1.5 - 5.6 kgf/cm2, 22 - 80 psi)





6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
b. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
c. Using SST, install the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816-30010
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
7. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS