Inspection After Installation: Overview
The following are procedures for checking fluid leaks, lubricant leaks and exhaust gases leaks.
- Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to [RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS [FOR USA AND CANADA] ] (United States and Canada). Refer to [RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS [FOR MEXICO] ] (Mexico).
- Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.NOTE: If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
- Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
- Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
- After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to specified level, if necessary.
- Summary of the inspection items:
ITEM SPECIFICATION
| Item | Before starting engine | Engine running | After engine stopped | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | Level | Leakage | Level | |||
| Engine oil | Level | Leakage | Level | |||
| Transmission/transaxle fluid | A/T and CVT Models | Leakage | Level/Leakage | Leakage | ||
| M/T Models | Level/Leakage | Leakage | Level/Leakage | |||
| Other oils and fluids(1) | Level | Leakage | Level | |||
| Fuel | Leakage | Leakage | Leakage | |||
| Exhaust gas | - | Leakage | - | |||
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