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

NOTICE:

Do not fill with engine oil above the full level mark.

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

Oil grade:

API grade SM, Energy-Conserving or ILSAC, multi-grade engine oil is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your vehicle for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.

Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.

Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.

Install the oil pressure gauge with adapter.

Remove the oil pressure gauge.

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

Adhesive:

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

Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.

Torque:

15 N*m{153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not start the engine within 1 hour after installation.

Connect the oil pressure switch connector.

Start the engine. Make sure that no oil leaks from the connection point of the oil filter cap.