Engine Oil Pressure Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Prior to checking the engine oil pressure, a road test of 6 miles (10 kilometers), must be carried out. Do not attempt to attain engine normal operating temperature by allowing the engine to idle.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Charging System - General Information .
- Remove the engine oil filter element Refer to OIL FILTER ELEMENT information.
- Install the oil filter element into special tool (Oil filter adapter number 303-1451)
- Install the special tool (Oil filter adapter number 303-1451) to the engine. Torque: 25 Nm
- Install the special tool (Oil pressure testing gauge, 303-871) and tighten the union
- Connect the battery ground cable
- Refer to owner hand book, check and top-up the engine oil if required
- Start and run the engine
- Note the oil pressure readings with the engine running at idle and 3500 RPM
- Turn off the engine
- Disconnect the battery ground cable
- Remove the special tools
- Clean the components
- Install the engine oil filter element Refer to OIL FILTER ELEMENT
information. NOTE: Ensure the oil filter element is not contaminated during this procedure
- Connect the battery ground cable
- Refer to owner hand book, check and top-up the engine oil if required
WARNING:
The spilling of hot engine oil is unavoidable during this procedure, care must be taken to prevent scalding.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves.
NOTE:
Ensure the oil filter element is not contaminated during this procedure