Oil Pressure Check Opel Antara I



Oil Pressure Check

1. With the vehicle on a level surface, allow adequate drain down time, 2-3 minutes, and measure for a low engine oil level. Add the recommended grade engine oil, and fill the crankcase until the oil level measures FULL on the oil level indicator.
2. Operate the engine and verify low or no oil pressure on the vehicle oil pressure gauge or the oil indicator light. Listen for a noisy valve train or a knocking noise.
3. Inspect for the following :

4. Remove the oil pressure switch from the oil filter adapter.

5. Install the oil pressure gauge adapter and the oil pressure gauge at the place of the oil pressure switch.
6. Start the engine and then allow the engine to reach normal operation temperature.
7. Measure the engine oil pressure at idle speed.
8. The minimum oil pressure should be 69 kPa (10.00 psi) at idle and 138 kpa (20.01 psi) at 2,000 rpm.
9. If the engine oil pressure is below minimum specifications, inspect the engine for one or more of the following :
10. After checking the oil pressure, remove the oil pressure gauge and adapter and then install the oil pressure switch to 13 N•m (115 lb-in).
11. Check the oil level. Add oil until it reaches the MAX mark if needed.