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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2007OUTBACK LIMITED, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELTENGINE MECHANICAL (H4SO)ENGINE OIL PRESSUREINSPECTION
2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, Standard

Engine Oil Pressure: Inspection

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Inspection
  1. Remove the oil pressure switch. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Pressure Switch .>
  2. Connect the oil pressure gauge to cylinder block.
  3. Connect the ground cable to battery.
    Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Start the engine, and measure the oil pressure.
    Fig 2: Checking Oil Pressure Using Pressure Gauge
    G04997588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Oil pressure: 

    Standard: 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm 2  , 14 psi) or more at 600 rpm 

    294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm 2  , 43 psi) or more at 5,000 rpm 

    • If the oil pressure is out of specification, check the oil pump, oil filter and lubrication line. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General .>
    • If the oil pressure warning light is ON and oil pressure is within specification, check the oil pressure switch. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General .>
    NOTE: Standard value is based on an engine oil temperature of 80°C (176°F).
  5. After measuring the oil pressure, install the oil pressure switch. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Pressure Switch .>

    Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

RENDER: 1.0x

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