Owner's Manual

Engine
Oil
Pressure Gauge
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WA
OIL
PRESS
PSI
The engine oil pressure
gauge shows the engine
oil pressure in psi (pounds
per square inch) or
kPa (kilopascals) when
the engine is running.
Oil pressure should be
20
to
80
psi
(140
to
550
Wa).
(In
certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot
days, it could read as low as
6
psi
(40
kPa) and still be
considered normal.) It may
vary
with engine speed,
outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above
the shaded area show the normal operating range.
Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is
low on oil, or that you might have some other oil
problem. See “Engine Oil”
in
the Index.
A
CAUTIOh:
Don’t keep driving
if
the oil pressure
is
low.
If
you do, your engine can become
so
hot that
it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
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1
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and
is
not covered by
your warranty.
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