Oil Pressure Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
- Remove the engine appearance cover.
- Disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the oil pressure sensor.
- Connect an commercially available Oil Pressure Gauge to the oil pressure sender port.
- Record the oil pressure gauge reading at idle. Then run the engine at 3500 rpm and record the oil pressure gauge reading.
- The oil pressure should be within specifications, REFER to: Specifications .
- If the pressure is not within specification, check the following possible sources:
- Insufficient oil
- Oil leakage
- Worn or damaged oil pump
- Oil pickup tube
- Excessive main bearing clearance
- Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance
- Remove the commercially available Oil Pressure Gauge from the oil pressure sender port.
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NOTE: If the engine oil pressure sensor is to be reused, apply thread sealant.
Install the oil pressure sensor.
- Material: WSK-M2G350-A2 (Thread Sealant with PTFE / TA-24)
- Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
- Connect the engine oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Install the engine appearance cover.