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Engine Lubrication System

STANDARD SPECIFICATION

  MEASUREMENT STANDARD (NEW) SERVICE LIMIT
Engine oil Capacity (US qt. lmp qt) 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) for engine overhaul
3.6 (3.8, 3.2) for oil change, including filter
3.3 (3.5, 2.9) for oil change, without filter
Oil pump Inner-to-outer rotor radial clearance 0.02 - 0.14 (0.001 - 0.006) 0.20 (0.008)
Pump housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance 0.10 - 0.18 (0.004 - 0.007) 0.20 (0.008)
Pump housing-to rotor axial clearance 0.03 - 0.08 (0.001 - 0.003) 0.15 (0.006)
Relief valve Pressure setting with oil temperature 176°F (80°C) kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi)  
  at idle 70 (0.7, 10) min.
  at 3,000 rpm 340 (3.5, 50) min.