Lubrication System On-Vehicle Inspection

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.

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.
   

Remove the engine under cover.

Remove the oil pressure switch.

Install an oil pressure gauge.

Warm up the engine.

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.
   

Remove the oil pressure gauge.

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}

Check the engine for oil leaks.

Install the engine under cover.