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Oil Pressure Check

NOTE: Prior to checking oil pressure, check the following :
  1. Remove oil pressure switch (1) from cylinder block.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Pressure Switch From Cylinder Block
    G01478810Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. 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).

    Special tool 

    1. A:  09915-77310
    2. B:  09915-76510
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pressure Gauge
    G01478811Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  4. After warning 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
  5. After checking oil pressure, stop engine and remove oil pressure gauge.
  6. Before reinstalling oil pressure switch, be sure to wrap its screw threads with sealing tape and tighten switch to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    1. Oil pressure switch (a):  14 N.m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
    NOTE: If sealing tape edge is bulged out from screw threads of switch, cut it off.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pressure Switch
    G01478812Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Start engine and check oil pressure switch for oil leakage.