Inspection After Installation
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Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for checking fluids leakage, lubricates leakage and exhaust gases leakage.
- Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .
- Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch "ON" (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
- Warm up engine thoroughly to check there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
- Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
- After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
SUMMARY OF INSPECTIONItems Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped Engine coolant Level Leakage Level Engine oil Level Leakage Level Other oils and fluid(1) Level Leakage Level Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage Exhaust gases - Leakage - (1) Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.