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 SJ, Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multi grade engine oil. SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, oil level should be between "L" and "F" of the dipstick. If low, check for leakage and add oil up to "F" mark.

NOTICE: Do not fill with engine oil above the full level mark.





3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
b. Remove the oil pressure switch.





4. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
5. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
6. CHECK OIL PRESSURE





Oil pressure:

7. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
8. REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH





a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent





b. Reinstall the oil pressure switch.
9. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS
10. REINSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER