Oil Pressure Check

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Put the selector lever in the Park "P" position.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to OIL LEVEL .
Disconnect the oil pressure switch harness connector.
Remove oil pressure switch.
Install Tools.
Tool number :ST25051001 (J-25695-1)

Tool number :ST25052000 (J-25695-2)

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pressure Switch & Oil Pan Upper

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Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
Engine oil pressure [Engine oil temperature at 80°C (175°F)]

Fig 2: Engine Oil Temperature Specification
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: If the difference is extreme, check the oil passages and oil pump for leaks and blockages.
After the inspections, install the oil pressure switch as follows:
1. Remove the old sealant adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
  Tool number :WS3993000 ( - )
  
  Apply thread sealant and tighten the oil pressure switch to specification using Tool.
  - Use Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
    1. Oil pressure switch :14.8 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)