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Engine Oil Pressure Gage
The engine oil pressure
gage shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds
per square inch) or
W a (kilopascals) when
the engine is running.
Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 Wa).
(In certain situations such as long, extended idles on
hot days, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still
be considered normal.) It may vary with engine speed,
outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings
above the shaded area show the normal operating range.
Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is
low on oil, or that you might have some other oil
problem. See "Engine Oil" in the Index.
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The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the
GAGES button on the DIC. See "Driver Information
Center" in the Index.
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CAUTION:
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
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NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
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