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Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
^ Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:
^ Oil pans (lower and upper)
^ Oil pan drain plug
^ Oil pressure switch
^ Oil filter
^ Oil filter bracket (AWD models)
^ Oil cooler
^ Water pump cover
^ Chain tensioner cover
^ Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve
^ Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
^ Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case
^ Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head
^ Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block. Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)
^ Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
^ Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
^ Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)