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8. Read the oil pressure indicated on the gauge
at idle and at maximum engine speed.
Engine Speed
Pressure (Bar)
Idle (at 1000rpm)
>0.9
Maximum (Red line)
(at 5700 rpm)
>4
9. If the oil pump output is not at minimum
pressure, the oil pump may be clogged or oil
pump relief valve may be defective. If not,
this may be an indication of excessive wear
of the crankshaft journals and/or bearings
and an engine overhaul may be considered.
10. After reading the oil pressure, stop the
engine and remove the pressure gauge from
the oil pressure transducer port.
11. Apply sealant on the screw threads and
tighten the transducer to specified torque.
C. REGULAR MAINTENANCE
I. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
DESCRIPTION
Change the engine oil and filter every 15,000 km
or 1 year whichever is earlier. If the vehicle is
operated in sandy/dusty conditions, idled
extensively, or subject to frequent short distance
driving, change the engine oil and filter more
frequently.
CAUTION
Always use the recommended grade and
quality of motor oil.
Never use reclaimed oil as this may not
protect the engine components properly.
NOTE
To protect the environment, always recycle
or dispose of oil at the proper outlets.
PROCEDURE
WARNING
Engine oil will be hot. Contact with hot
engine oil will cause bums. Use care when
handling hot engine oil.
1. Drive the vehicle so the engine oil is at
normal operating temperature.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground to access
the oil sump drain plug and oil filter.
Raise the vehicle with a lift hoist.
Park the vehicle on flat, level surface
and engage the parking brake. Place
chocks at the rear wheels and raise the
front of the vehicle with a floor jack.
3. Raise the vehicle bonnet/hood and remove
the oil fill cap.