Oil Pressure, Checking
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Oil Pressure Gauge V.A.G 1342
Test Prerequisites
- Oil level OK, checking,
- Engine oil temperature at least 80 °C (176 °F) (radiator fan must start up once).
Test Sequence
NOTE:
Place a cloth under the accessory assembly bracket to collect leaking engine oil.
-- Disconnect the electrical connector -2- on the reduced oil pressure switch -F378-.
-- Remove the reduced oil pressure switch -1-.
-- Screw in the V.A.G 1342 into the oil filter bracket in place of the oil pressure switch.
-- Install the reduced oil pressure switch in the V.A.G 1342.
-- Start the engine.
- Oil pressure at idle: 1.2 to 2.1 bar.
- Oil pressure at 2000 RPM: 1.6 to 2.1 bar positive pressure.
- Oil pressure at 3700 RPM: 3.0 to 4.0 bar positive pressure.
NOTE:
During the break-in phase, the oil pressure may be at 2000/min at 3.0 to 4.0 bar.
Assembling
- For the correct tightening specifications, refer to OIL FILTER AND OIL COOLER OVERVIEW .
-- Install the oil pressure switch.