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Engine Oil Pressure: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the oil pressure switch. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Oil Pressure Switch>REMOVAL .
  3. Install the oil pressure gauge to the installation area for the oil pressure switch of the chain cover.
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  4. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  5. Start the engine, and check the oil pressure.
    NOTE:
    • Standard value is based on an engine oil temperature of 80°C (176°F).
    • If the oil pressure is out of the specification, check oil pump, oil filter and lubrication line. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General>INSPECTION .
    • If the oil pressure warning light is ON and oil pressure is within standard, check the oil pressure switch. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General>INSPECTION .

    Engine oil pressure: 

    At 600 r/min 

    Standard 

    50 kPa (0.5 kg/cm2 , 7 psi) or more

    At 3, 000r/min 

    Standard 

    230 kPa (2.3 kg/cm2 , 33 psi) or more

  6. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
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