Engine Oiling System

Oil pressure is provided by a belt-driven oil pump mounted in the front cover. See Fig 1. Pressure relief valve is nonadjustable and is located either in the front cover or in the oil filter bracket.

Fig 1: Typical Engine Oiling System (1.8L Shown)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.

CRANKCASE CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Qts. (L)

Colt Vista

4.2 (4.0)

Colt Wagon

4.0 (3.8)

Ram-50

2WD

4.5 (4.3)

4WD

5.5 (5.2)

⁽¹⁾	Capacities listed include oil filter change.