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.
- Check engine oil level. Refer to [Engine Oil: Inspection ].
- Remove engine undercover using power tool. Refer to [FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
- Disconnect the oil pressure switch harness connector.
- Remove oil pressure switch using a suitable tool. Refer to ENGINE UNIT: EXPLODED VIEWCAUTION: Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
- Install Tools.
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Tool numbers: ST25051001 (J-25695-1)
: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)
- Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load. Refer to
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONSCAUTION:
- If the difference is extreme, check the oil passages and oil pump for leaks and blockages.
- It is impossible to replace or adjust oil pump because oil pump is manufactured with balancer unit. If any malfunction is found on oil pump, replace balancer unit as an assembly.
- After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
- Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and the engine.
- 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)
- After warming up engine, make sure there is no leakage of engine oil with running engine.