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Oil Pressure Check

WARNING:
  • Never 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 engine undercover, using a power tool.
  3. Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch, and remove oil pressure switch using deep socket (commercial service tool).
    CAUTION: Never drop or shock oil pressure switch.
    • 2WD models (A)
      Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch (2WD Models)
      G08193538Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • AWD models (A)
      Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch (AWD Models)
      G08193539Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the oil pressure gauge [SST: ST25051001 (J-25695-1)] (A) and hose [SST: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)] (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pressure Gauge And Hose
    G07110575Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  6. Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
    NOTE: When the engine oil temperature is low, the engine oil pressure becomes high.

    Engine oil pressure: Refer to  "ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ".

    If difference is extreme, check engine oil passage and oil pump for engine oil leakage. 

  7. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
    1. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and the mating surface.
    2. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to the specification.

      Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to  "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".

      2WD models

      Tightening torque: Refer to  "EXPLODED VIEW (2WD) ".

      AWD models

      Tightening torque: Refer to  "EXPLODED VIEW ".

    3. After warming up engine, check there is no leakage of engine oil with running engine.