Engine Oil Pressure: Testing and Inspection

Oil Pressure, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Oil Pressure Gauge (V.A.G 1342)

Procedure

• Oil level OK

• Engine oil temperature approximately 80 °C (176 °F)

- Remove the oil pressure switch (F22). Refer to => [ Oil Pressure Switch (F22) ] Oil Pressure Switch (F22).

- Connect the (V.A.G 1342) into the opening for the oil pressure switch.

- Attach the oil pressure switch to the oil pressure gauge.

- Start the engine.

• Oil pressure at idle: at least 1.2 bar pressure.

• Oil pressure at 2000 RPM: at least 1.5 bar pressure.

Assembling

- Install the oil pressure switch. Refer to => [ Oil Pressure Switch (F22) ] Oil Pressure Switch (F22).