Engine Lubrication: 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
Stop the engine after warming it up, and check the oil level after 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the "L" and "F" marks of the dipstick.
If the oil level is below "L" mark, check for leakage and add oil up to the "F" mark.

NOTICE:
^ Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
^ Install the oil dipstick with the direction shown in the illustration.





3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1





4. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
5. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
6. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to the normal operating temperature.
7. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle: 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.2 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm: 294 - 588 kPa (3.0 - 6.0 kgf/cm2, 43 - 85 psi)
8. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE





9. REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads on the tip of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
b. Reinstall the oil pressure switch.
10. START ENGINE, AND CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS
11. REINSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1