Checking Engine Oil Pressure

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Fig 1: Oil Pressure Switch

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

2 - ENGINE OIL COOLER

3 - ENGINE OIL FILTER

Check oil pressure using a gauge at oil pressure switch (1) location. See Fig 1.

Remove the oil pressure switch (1). (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH - REMOVAL) .
Install oil pressure test gauge, C-3292 with Adapter # 8406. For Special Tool identification, (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS) .
CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, Do Not Run engine at 3000 RPM.
Warm engine to normal operating temperature.
Monitor gauge readings at idle and 3000 RPM. For specifications, (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) .