For 1990-2009 cars

1. With the vehicle on a level surface, allow adequate drain down time, 2-3 minutes, and measure for a low engine oil level. Add the recommended grade engine oil, and fill the crankcase until the oil level measures FULL on the oil level indicator.
2. Operate the engine and verify low or no oil pressure on the vehicle oil pressure gage or the oil indicator light. Listen for a noisy valve train or a knocking noise.
3. Inspect for the following :

• | Engine oil diluted by moisture or unburned fuel mixtures

• | Improper engine oil viscosity for the expected temperature

• | Incorrect or faulty oil pressure gage sensor

• | Incorrect or faulty oil pressure gage

• | Plugged oil filter

• | Malfunctioning oil filter bypass valve

4. Remove the oil pressure switch from the oil filter adapter.
5. Install the KM-135 Oil Pressure Gage Adapter and the KM-498-B Oil Pressure Gage at the place of the oil pressure switch.
6. Start the engine and then allow the engine to reach normal operation temperature.
7. Measure the engine oil pressure at idle speed.
8. The minimum oil pressure should be 30 kPa (4.35 psi).
9. If the engine oil pressure is below minimum specifications, inspect the engine for one or more of the following:

• | Oil pump worn or dirty

• | Malfunctioning oil pump pressure relief valve

• | Oil pump screen loose, plugged, or damaged

• | Excessive bearing clearance

• | Cracked, porous or restricted oil galleries

• | Engine block oil gallery plugs missing or incorrectly installed

• | Broken valve lifters

• | Loose oil filter adapter

10. After checking the oil pressure, remove the oil pressure gauge and adapter and then install the oil pressure switch to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
11. Check the oil level. Add oil until it reaches the MAX mark if needed.