Instruments - Low Oil Level Lamp ON/Oil Level OK

Engine

01-027/03

2004 RX8 - LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
COMES ON WHEN LEVEL IS NOT LOW

BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin is being reissued 11-17-2003 to revise the REPAIR PROCEDURE (added step 3) and to correct the part number main cause (delete extra dash).

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2004 RX8

VINS: JM1FE17**40000000 to 40111043

DESCRIPTION

The low oil level warning light may come on while driving with engine speed 4500 to 4800 RPM and the oil level is within specifications (1/4 above L on the dipstick).

All vehicles within the VIN range should have the oil pan replaced using the following procedure:

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the oil pan.

a. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector from the side of the oil pan.

b. Remove the oil pan bolts (22-10 mm)

c. Separate the oil pan from the engine

2. Install the new oil pan and level sensors assembly.

a. Clean all silicone sealant, oil and dirt from the engine.

b. Clean all silicone sealant from the oil pan bolts.





c. Apply a 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.10 to 0.26 in) bead of silicone sealant to the oil pan as shown.

d. Install the oil pan bolts and torque to 8.8 to 11.8 Nm (77.9 to 104.4 in.lb.).

3. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector to the side of the oil pan.

4. Fill the engine with oil.

5. Verify Repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.