Oil Pressure Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Prior to checking oil pressure, check the followings.

Oil level in oil pan
If oil level is low, add oil up to Full level hole on oil level gauge.
Oil quality
If oil is discolored or deteriorated, change it. For particular oil to be used, refer to ENGINE OIL AND FILTER in Suzuki Grand Vitara/XL-7 Owner's Manual.
Oil leaks
If leak is found, repair it.

Remove oil pressure switch (1) from cylinder block.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pressure Switch From Cylinder Block
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Remove steering lower shaft assembly referring to STEERING LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Install special tool (oil pressure gauge) to vacated threaded hole.
Use oil pressure gauge special tool (A) with special tool (B) instead of the steel adaptor supplied in special tool (A).
1. Special tool
2. (A): 09915-77311
3. (B): 09915-76510
Fig 2: Using Oil Pressure Gauge With Special Tool
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Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
After warming up, raise engine speed to 4000 RPM and measure oil pressure.
1. Oil pressure specifications 390 - 470 kPa (3.9 - 4.7 kg/cm² , 55.5 - 66.8 psi) at 4000 RPM
After checking oil pressure, stop engine and remove oil pressure gauge.
Before reinstalling oil pressure switch, be sure to wrap its screw threads with sealing tape and tighten switch to specified torque.
NOTE: If sealing tape edge is bulged out from screw threads of switch, cut it off.
1. Tightening torque
2. Oil pressure switch (a): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
Fig 3: Installing Oil Pressure Switch
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Start engine and check oil pressure switch for oil leakage.