Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection
LUBRICATION SYSTEMON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
a) Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
b) Check that the engine oil level is between the L and F marks of the oil 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.
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: ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good vehicle for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available,
SAE 10W-30 may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change.
3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
a) Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
b) Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.
c) Install the oil pressure gauge.
d) Warm up the engine.
e) Inspect the oil pressure.
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 24 mm deep socket wrench, 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 engine oil leakage.