ENGINE OIL
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ENGINE OIL
Inspection
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1.
Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2.
Insert oil level gauge and check the engine oil level is within the
range shown in the figure.
3.
If it is out of range, adjust it.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
• Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
• If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:
• Oil pans (lower and upper)
• Oil pan drain plug
• Oil pressure switch
• Oil temperature sensor
• Oil filter
• Water pump cover
• Oil cooler
• Valve timing control covers (bank 1 and bank 2)
• Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1 and bank 2)
• Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
• Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case
• Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head
• Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block
• Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)
• Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
• Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
• Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WARNING:
• Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
• Oil pressure check should be done in “Parking position”.
1.
Check the engine oil level.
2.
Remove splash guard (RH). Refer to
EXT-24, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"
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