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 level mark.

NOTICE:

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

Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

Oil grade:

API grade SL, Enargy-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.

Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

Remove the 10 screws and under cover.

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.

Check the oil pressure.

Oil pressure:

Condition	Specified Condition
Idle	80 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2, 11.6 psi) or more
6,000 rpm	380 kPa (3.9 kgf/cm2, 55.5 psi) or more

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 pressure switch.

Install the under cover with the 3 clips and 10 screws.