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Engine Oil Pressure: Inspection

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  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G06336085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the oil pressure switch. < Refer to REMOVAL , Oil Pressure Switch. >
  4. Install the oil pressure gauge to cylinder block.
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pressure Gauge To Cylinder Block
    G05955092Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 3: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G06336085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Start the engine, and check the oil pressure.
    NOTE:
    • Standard value is based on an engine oil temperature of 80°C (176°F).
    • If the oil pressure is out of specification, check oil pump, oil filter and lubrication line. < Refer to INSPECTION , Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General. >
    • If the oil pressure warning light is ON and oil pressure is within specification, check the oil pressure switch. < Refer to INSPECTION , Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General. >

    Engine oil pressure: 

    Standard 

    98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm 2  , 14 psi) or more (at 600 rpm) 

    294 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm 2  , 43 psi) or more (at 5, 000 rpm) 

  7. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
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