Procedures

ENGINE OIL

Inspection


OIL LEVEL

- Before starting the engine, check the oil level. If the engine is already started, stop it and allow 10 minutes before checking.





- Check that the oil level is within the range (A) on the oil level gauge.
- If it is out of range, add oil as necessary.

ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

- Check engine oil for white milky appearance or excessive contamination.
- If engine oil becomes milky, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair or replace damaged parts.

OIL LEAKAGE

Check for oil leakage around the following areas:
- Oil pan
- Oil pan drain plug
- Oil pressure switch
- Oil filter
- Oil cooler
- Valve timing control cover and valve timing control solenoid valve
- Front cover
- Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
- Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
- Crankshaft oil seal (front and rear)

OIL PRESSURE CHECK


WARNING:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
- Put the CVT shift selector in the Park "P" position.
1.Check engine oil level. Refer to OIL LEVEL.
2.Remove fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View" Exploded View.





3.Disconnect oil pressure switch harness connector at oil pressure switch. Remove oil pressure switch and install Tools.

CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.

Tool numbers : ST25051001 (J-25695-1)
: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)

4.Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5.Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load, using Tool.
NOTE:
- When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.
- If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for oil leaks.
Engine oil pressure: Refer to "Oil Pressure" [1][2]Engine Oil Pressure
6.After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
a.Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch.
b.Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to the specification.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent.
Oil pressure switch : Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View
c.After warming up engine, make sure there are no engine oil leaks.
7.Install fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View" Exploded View.