Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.





2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, oil level should be between "L" and "F" of the dipstick. If low, check for leakage and add oil up to "F" mark.

NOTICE:
- Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
- When inserting the oil dipstick, insert the curved tip of the dipstick facing the same direction as the curve of the guide.
- If the dipstick gets caught while inserting it, do not force it in. Reconfirm the direction of the dipstick.





3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AND INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm 245 - 490 kPa (2.5 - 5.0 kgf/cm2, 36 - 71 psi)





6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
b. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
c. Reinstall the oil pressure switch.
7. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS