OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
D-3spec tableSPECIFICATIONS
Engine B6 DOHC — Lubrication system specifications
Lubrication system
Sub-item
B6 DOHCForce-fed type
Oil pump
Sub-itemType
B6 DOHCTrochoid gear
Oil pump
Sub-itemRelief pressure kPa (kg/cm², psi)
B6 DOHC343—441 (3.5—4.5, 50—64)
Oil filter
Sub-itemType
B6 DOHCFull-flow, paper element
Oil filter
Sub-itemRelief pressure differential kPa (kg/cm², psi)
B6 DOHC78—118 (0.8—1.2, 11—17)
Oil capacity
Sub-itemTotal (dry engine) liters (US qt, Imp qt)
B6 DOHC3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
Oil capacity
Sub-itemOil pan liters (US qt, Imp qt)
B6 DOHC3.2 (3.4, 2.8)
Oil capacity
Sub-itemOil filter liter (US qt, Imp qt)
B6 DOHC0.17 (0.18, 0.15)
Engine oil
Sub-item
B6 DOHCAPI service SF or SG
Recommended SAE Viscosity
Anticipated ambient temperature range before succeeding oil change, °C (°F).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Troubleshooting Guide
Engine hard starting
Engine hard starting
Excessive oil consumption
Possible CauseOil working up or down
RemedyRefer to Section B
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Excessive oil consumption
Possible CauseOil leakage
RemedyRepair
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Oil pressure drop
Oil pressure drop
Possible CauseOil leakage
RemedyRepair
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Oil pressure drop
Possible CauseWorn and/or damaged oil pump gear
RemedyReplace
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Oil pressure drop
Possible CauseWorn plunger (inside oil pump) or weak spring
RemedyReplace
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Oil pressure drop
Possible CauseClogged oil strainer
RemedyClean
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Oil pressure drop
Possible CauseExcessive main bearing or connecting rod bearing clearance
RemedyRefer to Section B
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Oil pressure gauge (meter) does not operate
Possible CauseOil pressure drop
RemedyAs described above
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Oil pressure gauge (meter) does not operate
Possible CauseMalfunction of oil pressure gauge
RemedyRefer to Section T
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Oil pressure gauge (meter) does not operate
Possible CauseMalfunction of electrical system
RemedyRefer to Section T
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