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Lubrication Pressure

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  1. 26. Connect the A/T low pressure gauge to the lubrication pressure inspection port (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Lubrication Pressure Inspection Port
    G06950974Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. 27. Start the engine, and warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
  3. 28. Shift the shift lever to N, and measure the lubrication pressure at the lubrication pressure inspection port while firmly pressing the brake pedal, and holding the engine speed at 3, 000 RPM.
    PRESSURE STANDARD CHART

    Pressure Standard
    Lubrication 250-400 kPa (2.55-4.08 kgf/cm2 , 36.3-58.0 psi)
  4. 29. Turn the engine off, then disconnect the pressure gauges from the pressure inspection ports.
  5. 30. Install the sealing bolts and new sealing washers to the pressure inspection ports, and tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washer.
  6. 31. If the pressure is out of standard, the problem and probable causes are listed in the table.
    PROBLEM AND PROBABLE CAUSES REFERENCE CHART

    Problem Probable causes
    No or low lubrication pressure
    • CVTF pump defective
    • Lubrication valve defective
    • Inhibitor solenoid defective