Oil
Pressure Gage
United States Canada
The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in
psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is
running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa
(kilopascals).
I
Don't keep dri
-..ig
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.
Notice:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
Oil
pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the
low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
A
reading in the
low
pressure zone may be caused
by a dangerously low
oil
level or other problems causing
low oil pressure.
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