| Excessive engine oil consumption |
- Check the loose of the engine oil fill cap, oil drain bolt, and oil filter.
- Check for oil leaks.
- Check for worn valve guide(s) (see VALVE STEM-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
) or worn valve stem seal(s) (see VALVE STEM-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
).
- Check for damaged or worn piston ring(s) (see PISTON RING REPLACEMENT
).
- Check for damaged or worn engine internal parts (cylinder wall, pistons, etc.).
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| Low oil pressure indicator does not come on with the ignition switch ON (II) |
- 2006-09 model: Do the gauge assembly self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
).
- Test the oil pressure switch (see OIL PRESSURE SWITCH TEST
).
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An open in the wire between the gauge assembly and the oil pressure switch |
| Low oil pressure indicator stays on |
- Check the engine oil level.
- 2006-09 model: Do the gauge assembly self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
).
- Test the oil pressure switch (see OIL PRESSURE SWITCH TEST
)
- Check the engine oil pressure (see OIL PRESSURE TEST
).
- Check the oil filter for clogging.
- Check the oil screen for clogging.
- Check the relief valve.
- Check the oil pump (see INSPECTION
).
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A wire shorted to ground between the gauge assembly and the oil pressure switch |