Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
a. 5 minutes after the engine stop since the engine was warmed up, the oil level should be between the low and full level marks of the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

NOTICE: Do not fill with engine oil over the full level mark.





2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
a. Check the oil for deterioration, water mixing, discoloring or thinning.
b. If the oil quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

HINT: Oil grade:
Use API grade SL "Energy-Conserving", or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil replacement.

3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
b. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.





4. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
a. Install the oil pressure gauge.
5. WARM UP ENGINE
6. CHECK OIL PRESSURE





Oil pressure





7. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
b. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
c. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, Install the oil pressure switch.
Torque: 15 Nm (152 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Do not start the engine for 1 hour after the installation.

d. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
8. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY
a. Check the oil cooler for damage or clogging. If necessary, replace the oil cooler.