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OIL PRESSURE SWITCH TEST
1. Remove the YEL/RED wirefrom the engine oil pressure switch.
2. Check for continuity between the positive terminal and the engine (ground). There should be continuity with the engine stopped. There should be no continuity with the engine running.
3. If the switch fails to operate, check the engine oil level. If the engine oil level is OK, check the engine oil pressure.

OIL PRESSURE TEST
If the oil pressure indicator light stays on with the engine running, check the engine oil level. If the oil level is correct, continue with test.

1. Connect a tachometer.
2. Remove the engine oil pressure switch, and install an oil pressure gauge.
3. Start the engine. Shut it off immediately if the gauge registers no oil pressure. Repair the problem before continuing.
4. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan comes on at least twice). The pressure should be:

Engine Oil Temperature: 176°F (80°C)
Engine Oil Pressure:

* At Idle: 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2 , 36 psi) minimum
* At 3,000 rpm: 590 kPa (6.0 kgf/cm2 , 85 psi) minimum

5. If oil pressure is NOT within specifications, inspect these items:

* Check the oil filter for clogging.
* Inspect the oil pump

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
Under normal conditions, the oil filter should be replaced at every other oil change. Under severe conditions, the oil filter should be replaced at each oil change.

Change interval:

* Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months (Normal conditions).
* Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months (Severe conditions).

1. Warm up the engine.
2. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the engine oil.
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer.
4. Refill with the recommended oil.

Capacity

* 4.5 l (4.8 US qt) at oil change.
* 4.8 l (5.1 US qt) at oil change including filter.
* 5.6 l (5.9 US qt) after engine overhaul.

5. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED: Oil Filter Wrench 07912-6110001
1. Remove the oil filter with the special tool.
2. Inspect the threads and rubber seal on the new filter. Wipe off the seat on the engine block, then apply a light coat of new engine oil to the filter rubber seal. Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
3. Install the oil filter by hand.
4. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the special tool.

* Tighten: 7/8 turn clockwise.
* Tightening torque: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

5. If eight numbers (1 to 8) are printed around the outside of the filter, use the following procedure to tighten the filter.

* Spin the filter on until its seal lightly seats against the engine oil cooler, and note which number is at the bottom.
* Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise seven numbers from the one you noted. For example, if number 2 is at the bottom when the seal is seated, tighten the filter until the number 1 comes around the bottom.

6. After installation, fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.

OIL JET INSPECTION
1. Remove the oil jet, and inspect it as follows.

* Make sure that a 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) diameter drill will go through the nozzle hole (1.6 mm (0.06 in.) diameter).
* Insert the end of a 1.1 mm (0.04 in.) drill into the oil intake (1.2 mm (0.05 in.) diameter).
* Make sure the check ball moves smoothly and has a stroke of approximately 4.0 mm (0.16 in.).
* Check the oil jet operation with an air nozzle. It should take at least 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2 , 28 psi) to unseat the check ball.

FYI: Replace the oil jet assembly if the nozzle is damaged or bent.

2. The mounting torque is critical. Be very precise when installing the oil jet.
Torque: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ft)

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quick question...where can i check my oil level at? or can i?

 

Really! The dip stick is located on the front right hand side of the valve cover right by the breather hose. It's black and squar-ish shaped.

You can see it in this photo:

 

 

:shootshimselfinface:

 

dude i looked everywhere for the damn thing...i was so frustrated...but cool. thanks

 

...you found it...right?

 

that's cool, but where do you put oil in the motor at? i did an oil change this afternoon and cant find where to put the frikin new oil. ive already used the search function and cant find where anyone else has asked this question before.

 

i hope you aren't trying to be a dick about what i asked.....

 

how do you shift in this thing?!!!! First gear only goes up to 40!! EVERYONE KEEPS HONKING!!

 

yea, i noticed it in the pic and went out to the car.....i just looked past the valve cover when i was looking before. i was more focused on the dipstick coming out of the block somewhere. thanks

 

really though?

 

Makes sense, I had trouble finding it as well the first time I change my oil because I kept looking around the block as well.

 

i was, sorry. but honestly, the worst thing was when i finished up my first tank of gas and had to spend 15 minutes trying to find the stupid release for the fuel door.