Tools Required
• | J 21867 Pressure
Gauge and Hose Assembly |
• | J 42907 Oil
Pressure Testing Tool |
- 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.
- If required, add the recommended grade engine oil and fill the
crankcase until the oil level measures full on the oil level indicator.
- Run the engine briefly (10-15) seconds and verify low or
no oil pressure on the vehicle gauge or light.
- Listen for a noisy valve train or a knocking noise.
- Inspect for the following:
• | Oil diluted by water or glycol (anti-freeze) |
- Remove the oil filter and install the J 42907
.
- Install J 21867
or
equivalent to the J 42907
.
- Run the engine and measure the engine oil pressure.
- Compare the readings to
Engine Mechanical Specifications
.
- If the engine oil pressure is below specifications, inspect the
engine for one or more of the following:
• | Refer to Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
. |
• | Oil pump-to-engine block bolts loose |
• | Oil pump screen loose, plugged, or damaged |
• | Oil pump screen O-ring seal missing or damaged |
• | Malfunctioning oil pump pressure regulator valve |
• | Excessive bearing clearance |
• | Cracked, porous, or restricted oil galleries |
• | Oil gallery plugs missing or incorrectly installed |
- If the oil pressure reading on the J 21867
or equivalent is within specifications, inspect for the following:
• | Plugged or incorrect oil filter and/or malfunctioning oil bypass
valve |
• | Malfunctioning oil pressure gauge or sensor |