Engine Oil Pressure: Inspection
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- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.
- Remove the oil pressure switch. Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Pressure Switch.
- Install the oil pressure gauge to the installation area for the oil pressure switch of the chain cover.
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.
- 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. Ref. to INSPECTION , Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General.
- If the oil pressure warning light is ON and oil pressure is within standard, check the oil pressure switch. Ref. to INSPECTION , Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General.
Engine oil pressure:
Standard
50 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm 2 , 7 psi) or more (at 600 r/min)
350 kPa (3.6 kgf/cm 2 , 51 psi) or more (at 6, 000 r/min)
- After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.