Oil Pressure Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and remove the oil pressure switch (refer to the appropriate Engine article.) or EOP sensor (refer to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article).
- Connect a commercially available oil pressure gauge to the oil galley port.
- Run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
- Run the engine at the specified RPM and record the gauge reading.
- The oil pressure should be within specifications, refer to the specification chart in the appropriate Engine article.
- If the pressure is not within specification, check the following possible sources:
- Insufficient oil
- Oil leakage
- Worn or damaged oil pump
- Oil pump screen cover and tube
- Excessive main bearing clearance
- Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance
- Chain tensioner leak
- Remove the commercially available oil pressure gauge.
- Install and connect the oil pressure switch (refer to the appropriate Engine article.) or EOP sensor (refer to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls Article.).