Tools Required
• | J 21867 Pressure
Gage and Hose Assembly |
- 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 gage or light.
- Listen for a noisy valve train or a knocking noise.
- Inspect for the following:
• | Oil diluted by water or glycol (antifreeze) |
- Remove the oil filter and install the J 42907
(1).
- Install J 21867
(2)
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:
• | 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 |
• | Broken valve lash adjusters |
- If the reading on J 21867
or equivalent is within specifications, inspect for the following:
• | Plugged or incorrect oil filter and/or malfunctioning oil bypass
valve |
• | Malfunctioning vehicle oil pressure gage or sensor |