Oil Pressure Check
WARNING:
- Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
- Oil pressure check should be done in "Parking position".
- Check the engine oil level. Refer to "ENGINE OIL LEVEL ".
- Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
- Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure sensor, and remove oil pressure sensor using deep socket (commercial service tool).CAUTION: Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
- Install the oil pressure gauge (SST) and hose (SST).
- Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load.NOTE: When the engine oil temperature is low, the engine oil pressure becomes high.
Engine oil pressure [Engine oil temperature at 80 °C (176 °F)]
OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONSEngine speed (RPM) Approximate discharge pressure [kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)] Idle speed More than 98 (1.0, 14) 2,000 More than 294 (3.0, 43) If difference is extreme, check engine oil passage and oil pump for engine oil leaks.
- After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
- Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and the mating surface.
- Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to the specification.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS " .
Oil pressure switch:
: 14.8 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
- After warming up engine, make sure there is no leakage of engine oil with running engine.