LUBRICATION SYSTEM > ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

  1. Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the dipstick's low and full level mark.

    1. If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

      NOTICE:
      Do not fill the engine oil above the full level mark.

      HINT:
      SAE 5W-30 is the recommended choice for this engine for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.



2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY



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  1. Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring or thinning.

    1. If the quality is visibly poor, change the oil.

      Oil grade:
      API grade SL, Energy-conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for this vehicle for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.



3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE


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  1. Remove the engine under cover.

  1. Remove the oil pressure switch.

  1. Install an oil pressure gauge.

  1. Warm up the engine.

  1. Measure the oil pressure.

    Oil pressure:
    Condition
    		Specified Condition
    Idle
    		29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 43 psi) or more
    3,000 rpm
    		294 to 588 kPa (3.0 to 6.0 kgf/cm2, 43 to 85 psi) or more

    1. If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump.

  1. Remove the oil pressure gauge.

  1. Reinstall the oil pressure switch.

    1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.

      Adhesive:
      Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.

    2. Install the oil pressure switch.

      Torque:
      19.6 N*m{ 200 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf }

  1. Check the engine for oil leaks.

  1. Install the engine under cover.