Oil Pressure Inspection - Mazda RX-8 Manual

OIL PRESSURE

OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION

WARNING:
Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious
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injury.
Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin
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by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
1. Disconnect the connector, and remove the oil pressure switch.
2. Connect the SST to the oil pressure switch installation hole from underneath the vehicle.
3. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
4. Run the engine at the specified speed, and note the gauge readings.
If not within the specification, inspect for the cause and repair or replace if necessary.
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NOTE:
The oil pressure can vary with oil viscosity and temperature.
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Oil pressure (reference value)
350 kPa {3.57 kgf/cm
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5. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool.
6. Remove the SST .
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, 50.8 psi} [3,000 rpm, Oil temperature: 100 °C {212 °F}]
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