For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

• | J 21867 (KM 498-B) Pressure Gage

• | J 36648-A (KM 135) Oil Pressure Gage Adapter

1. With the vehicle on a level surface, run the vehicle for a few minutes, allow adequate drain down time, 2-3 minutes, and measure for a low oil level.
2. Add the recommended grade engine oil and fill the crankcase until oil level measures full on the oil level indicator, if required.
3. Run the engine briefly, 10-15 seconds, and verify low or no oil pressure on the vehicle gage or light.
4. Listen for a noisy valve train or a knocking noise.
5. Inspect for the following conditions:

• | Foamy oil

• | Slow idle speed

• | Plugged oil filter

• | Oil diluted by the following items:

- | Water

- | Engine coolant

- | Unburned fuel mixtures

• | Malfunctioning oil filter bypass valve

• | Incorrect or faulty oil pressure gage

• | Incorrect or faulty oil pressure gage sensor

• | Improper engine oil viscosity for the expected temperature

6. Remove the oil pressure gage sensor.
7. Install the J 36648-A (1) in place of the oil pressure sensor.
8. Connect the J 21867 (2) to the J 36648-A .
9. Start the engine and check oil pressure at idle speed and engine temperature at 176°C (80°F).
10. Measure the engine oil pressure. The minimum oil pressure should be 30 kPa (8.88 psi).
11. If the engine oil pressure is below specifications, inspect the engine for one or more of the following conditions:

• | Loose oil filter adapter bolts

• | Missing or damaged oil filter adapter O-ring seal or seals

• | Worn or dirty oil pump

• | Loose oil pump-to-engine block bolts

• | Loose, plugged or damaged oil pump screen

• | Missing or damaged oil pump screen O-ring seal

• | Damage or leak in the oil pump screen suction tube

• | Malfunctioning oil pump pressure regulator valve

• | Missing or incorrectly installed oil gallery plugs

• | Loose camshaft intermediate drive shaft bolts

• | Excessive bearing clearance for the following items:

- | Connecting rod or rods

- | Crankshaft

- | Camshaft or camshafts

- | Camshaft intermediate drive shaft sprocket

• | Cracked, porous or restricted oil galleries

• | Broken valve lifters

12. Repair or replace components as necessary.