Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
a. Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the dipstick's low and full level mark.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

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

HINT: SAE 5W-30 is the recommended choice for this engine for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.





2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
a Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, change the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SL, Energy-conserving or ILSAC, multi-grade engine oil is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for this vehicle for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.





3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
a Remove the engine under cover.
b Remove the oil pressure switch.
c Install an oil pressure gauge.
d Warm up the engine.
e Measure the oil pressure.

Standard Oil Pressure (part 1):

Standard Oil Pressure (part 2):

If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump.
f. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
g. Reinstall the oil pressure switch.
1 Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive:
Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
2 Install the oil pressure switch.
Torque: 19.6 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
h. Check the engine for oil leaks.
i. Install the engine under cover.