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Oil Pressure Check

Required Special Tool: 

  1. MD998054: Oil Pressure Switch Wrench
  1. Check engine oil quantity.
  2. Remove the oil pressure switch terminal.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Pressure Switch
    G01910482Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Since sealant is applied to the thread of the oil pressure switch, take care not to damage the oil pressure switch when removing it.
  3. Use special tool MD998054 to remove the oil pressure switch.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Pressure Switch Using Special Tool
    G01910483Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Install the oil pressure gauge.
    NOTE: Use a 1/8 pipe thread adapter.
  5. Run the engine to warm it.
  6. After the engine has been warmed up, check that oil pressure is within the standard value.

    Standard value: 

    1. At idle: 29 kPa (4.2 psi) or more 
    2. At 3,500 r/min: 294 - 686 kPa (43 - 100 psi) 
  7. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
  8. Apply the specified sealant 3M™ AAD Part number 8672 or equivalent to thread of the oil pressure switch.
    Fig 3: Applying Sealant To Thread Of Oil Pressure Switch
    G01910484Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not start the engine within one hour after the engine oil pressure switch has been installed.
  9. Use special tool MD998054 to tighten the oil pressure switch to the specified torque.
    1. Tightening torque: 10 +/- 2 N.m (87 +/- 17 in-lb) 
    Fig 4: Tightening Oil Pressure Switch Using Special Tool
    G01910485Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Install the oil pressure switch terminal.