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).
Oil pressure can vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the
low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone,
the “OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE” message
will appear in the Driver Information Center. See DIC
Warnings and Messages
on page 4‑56
and Engine Oil
on page 6‑15
for more information.
A reading in the low pressure zone can be caused by
a dangerously low oil level or some other problem
causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as
possible.
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WARNING:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
The engine can become so hot that it catches fire.
Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon
as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can
damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing
engine oil.
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