Procedures

ENGINE OIL

Inspection


OIL LEVEL

NOTE:





- 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 as indicated 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
- Intake valve timing control cover and intake 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 the 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 the 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 the 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: "Oil Pressure" [1][2]Engine Oil Pressure
6.After the inspections, install the oil pressure switch as follows:
a.Remove the old sealant adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
b.Apply thread sealant and tighten the oil pressure switch to specification.
Use Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant, or equivalent.
Oil pressure switch : Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation
c.After warming up engine, make sure there are no engine oil leaks.
7.Install fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.