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Oil Pressure Check

WARNING:
  • Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil may be hot.
  • Put the selector lever in the Park (P) position (A/T models) or Neutral position (M/T models), and apply parking brake securely.
  1. Check engine oil level. Refer to [ENGINE OIL INSPECTION [VQ40DE] ].
  2. Remove engine undercover using power tool.
  3. Disconnect the oil pressure switch (B) harness connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch
    G06440597Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    • A: Oil pan (upper)
    • ==>: Front
  4. Remove the oil pressure switch (B).
    CAUTION: Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
  5. Install Tools.
    Fig 2: Identifying ST25051001 (J-25695-1) And ST25052000 (J-25695-2)
    G06440598Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

    Tool numbers: ST25051001 (J-25695-1) 

    : ST25052000 (J-25695-2) 

  6. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  7. Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load. Refer to [SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS ]
    CAUTION: If the difference is extreme, check the oil passages and oil pump for leaks and blockages.
  8. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
    1. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
    2. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to the specification.

      Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent.  Refer to [RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ].

      Oil pressure switch torque: 14.7 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb) 

    3. After warming up engine, make sure there is no leakage of engine oil with running engine.