Engine Oil Pressure Check
WARNING:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
- When checking engine oil pressure, shift selector should be in the "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) position, and apply parking brake securely.
- Check engine oil level.
- Disconnect harness connector from oil pressure sensor. Remove oil pressure sensor using suitable tool and install suitable tools (A/B).CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock oil pressure sensor.
- Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Check engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load.NOTE:
- When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.
- If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for engine oil leaks.
Engine oil pressure : Refer to ENGINE OIL PRESSURE . - After the inspections, install oil pressure sensor as follows:
- Remove old liquid gasket sticking to oil pressure sensor and engine.
- Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure sensor to specification.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
Tightening torque : Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Check engine oil level.
- After warming up engine, check that there is no engine oil leaks with the running engine.