Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: API grade SL Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multi-grade engine oil.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, the oil level should be between the low level and full level marks on the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

NOTICE: Do not fill with engine oil above the full level mark.





3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Using SST, remove the oil pressure switch.
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4. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
5. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.





6. CHECK OIL PRESSURE





Oil pressure

7. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE





8. REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
b. Using SST, install the oil pressure switch.
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Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
9. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS