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Engine Lubrication

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Engine oil Capacity Engine overhaul 3.8 L (4.0 US qt) -
Oil change including filter 3.2L (3.4 US qt) -
Oil change without filter 3.0 L (3.2 US qt) -
Oil pump Inner rotor-to-outer rotor radial clearance   0.06-0.16 mm (0.003-0.006 in) 0.20 mm (0.007 in)
Pump housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance   0.100-0.175 mm (0.004-0.006 in) 0.20 mm (0.007 in)
Pump housing-to-rotor axial clearance   0.02-0.06 mm (0.001-0.002 in) 0.15 mm (0.005 in)
Oil pressure with oil temperature at 176°F (80°C) At idle 70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm2 , 10 psi) min. -
At 3, 000 rpm 340 kPa (3.5 kgf/cm2 , 50 psi) min. -