Oil Pressure Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J-21867-6 Oil Pressure Adapter Fitting. See Special Tools .
J 25087-C Oil Pressure Tester and Pump Primer. See Special Tools .

If the vehicle has low oil pressure complete the following steps:

Inspect the oil level.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the oil filter.
Assemble the plunger valve in the large hole of the J 25087-C base. See Special Tools . Insert the hose in the small hole of the J 25087-C base. See Special Tools . Connect the gage to the end of the hose.
Insert the flat side of the rubber plug in the bypass valve without depressing the bypass valve.
Install the J 25087-C and J-21867-6 on the filter mounting pad. See Special Tools .
Start the engine.
Inspect the overall oil pressure, the oil pressure switch, and for noisy lifters. Ensure that the engine is at operating temperature before inspecting the oil pressure. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications for proper oil pressure specifications.
If adequate oil pressure is indicated, test the oil pressure switch.
If a low reading is indicated, press the valve on the tester base in order to isolate the oil pump and/or its components from the lubricating system. An adequate reading at this time indicates a good pump and the previous low pressure was due to worn bearings, etc. A low reading while pressing the valve indicates a faulty pump.