Engine Lubrication System: Inspection

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 SL Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multi-grade engine oil.

Fig 1: Checking Engine Oil Quality
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CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, the oil level should be between the low level and full level marks on the dipstick.

If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

NOTE: Do not fill with engine oil above the full level mark.
REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
1. Using SST, remove the oil pressure switch.
  SST 09816-30010
  
  Fig 2: Removing Oil Pressure Switch
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2. Install the oil pressure gauge.
Fig 3: Installing Oil Pressure Gauge
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WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.

CHECK OIL PRESSURE

Oil pressure:

OIL PRESSURE

At idle	29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm² , 4.3 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm	294 - 539 kPa (3.0 - 5.5 kgf/cm² , 43 - 78 psi)

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

Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To 2 Or 3 Threads Of Oil Pressure Switch
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