11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (N63 hybrid)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools required:
WARNING:
Danger of scalding!
NOTE:
To check the engine oil pressure, remove the oil pressure switch and install and connect the special tool.
NOTE:
A small amount of engine oil emerges when the oil pressure switch is removed.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Follow BMW diagnosis instruction
- Remove OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Special tool 11 4 050 is equipped with a sealing ring (1).
IMPORTANT:
Tightening torque of special tool 11 4 050
max. 20 Nm.
Screw special tool 11 4 050 into crankcase to max. 20 Nm.
Secure union nut (1) of special tool 13 3 063 to max. 15 Nm.
Checking engine oil pressure with DIS Tester:
Screw special tool 13 6 054 with sealing ring (1) into special tool 13 6 051 and connect to DIS tester.
Checking engine oil pressure with pressure gauge:
Connect special tool 13 3 063 with special tool 13 3 061 (pressure gauge).
Start engine and check engine oil pressure.