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Checking Engine Oil Pressure

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Fig 1: Oil Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Sensor & Oil Filter Housing
GC0144178Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the oil pressure sensor (2) from the oil filter housing (3). Refer to SENSOR, OIL PRESSURE, REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Pressure Gauge Installed To Oil Pressure Port
    GC0144509Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install Pressure Gauge (special tool #C-3292A, Gauge, Pressure) (1) to the oil pressure port. Tighten to 20 N.m (177 in. lbs.).
  4. Install the upper and lower intake manifolds and air inlet hose. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
  5. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
  6. Start and idle the engine. If oil pressure is 0 at idle, shut off the engine and consult the Engine Lubrication and Diagnostic Table. Refer to ENGINE LUBRICATION DIAGNOSTIC TABLE .
  7. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
  8. Verify that the engine has acceptable oil pressure. Refer to Engine - Specifications .
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