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Checking Engine Oil Pressure

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Fig 1: Oil Pressure Switch
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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.

  1. Remove the oil pressure switch (1). See REMOVAL .
  2. Install oil pressure test gauge, C-3292 with Adapter 8406. For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS .
    CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, Do Not Run engine at 3000 RPM.
  3. Warm engine to normal operating temperature.
  4. Monitor gauge readings at idle and 3000 RPM. For specifications, see SPECIFICATIONS .