Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
a. After warm up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, oil level should be between the low level 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 above the full level mark.





2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
a. Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning.
b. If the 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 change.





3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the engine under cover.
b. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
c. 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.)
d. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
8. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS