Inspection after Installation
- Start engine, and check for leaks of engine oil.
- Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
- Check engine oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL: INSPECTION .
- 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:INSPECTION ITEMS
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 - (1) Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.