Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

LUBRICATION SYSTEM (2AZ-FE)
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
a. Warm up the engine, then stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
b. Check that the engine oil level is between the L and F marks on the level gage.
If low, check for leakage and top oil up to the F mark.

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





2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
a. Check the oil for deterioration, water intrusion, discoloration or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: API grade SL, Energy Conserving or ILSAC, multigrade engine oil is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.
3. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE
a. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.





b. Using a deep socket wrench 24 mm, remove the oil pressure switch.
c. Install the oil pressure gauge.
d. Warm up the engine.





e. Inspect the oil pressure.





Oil pressure





f. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
g. Using a deep socket wrench 24 mm, install the oil pressure switch.
Torque: 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Do not start the engine within 1 hour of installation.

h. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
i. Check for the engine oil leakage.