1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the oil pressure switch.
4. Screw the
SSTs
into the oil pressure switch installation hole.
5. Connect the negative battery cable. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
6. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
7. Run the engine at the specified speed, and note the gauge readings.
If not within the specification, inspect for the cause and repair or replace if necessary.
Fig. 3: Screwing SST Into Oil Pressure Switch Installation Hole
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Oil pressure (reference value) [oil temperature: 100°C {212°F}]
337-591 kPa {3.44-6.03 kgf/cm
2
, 49.0-85.8 psi} min [3,000 rpm]
on safety stands.
Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in
laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water
immediately after working with engine oil.
NOTE:
The oil pressure can vary with oil viscosity and temperature.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE Lubrication [LF] - MX-5 Miata
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